Ernesto Valverde's dilemmas as Barcelona prepare for Slavia Prague

Ernesto Valverde's dilemmas as Barcelona prepare for Slavia Prague

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The coach will make changes to the side which beat Eibar at the weekend

Barcelona's great performance against Eibar means Ernesto Valverde won't make many changes for Wednesday's game against Slavia Prague, but he will make some. 

For starters, Sergi Roberto's knee injury means Nelson Semedo will come into the side. Elsewhere, Gerard Pique, who was suspended at the weekend, is also expected to return to the team. Samuel Umtiti, only just back from injury, will drop to the bench. 

The midfield did well at Eibar. De Jong, Busquets and Arthur appear to be the first choice trio. De Jong was especially good. However, Valverde may make changes to keep things fresh, with Arturo Vidal a possible starter. He could come in for Busquets. 

Further forward, the plan is to give the MSG trio minutes together, although Ousmane Dembele is available in the middle of his two-game ban in La Liga. Valverde must decide whether the Frenchman needs minutes or if he sticks with Messi, Suarez and Griezmann. 

Griezmann did really well at the weekend. He scored the first goal and set up Messi's effort. He also played a great pass in the build-up to Suarez's tap in. The Frenchman now has four goals since his summer move from Atletico Madrid. 

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