Ernesto Valverde's XI for the Spanish Super Cup
The coach is planning his line up against Sevilla next Sunday
There are four days to go before Barcelona's season kicks off in the Spanish Super Cup against Sevilla and Ernesto Valverde is working on his line-up for the game. It is likely he will deploy a 4-3-3 as he bids to win the first title of the season.
Jasper Cillessen will probably line up between the sticks as he has trained and played more than Ter Stegen.
Pique is a fixture and will likely play with Clement Lenglet beside him, with the Frenchman not part of the World Cup squad unlike Samuel Umtiti. Jordi Alba is set to start at left-back, with Nelson Semedo at right back.
It won't be Sergi Roberto either there or in midfield, because he is suspended, serving the last of a four game ban.
Sergio Busquets will be the pivote, with Arthur and Coutinho. It might be too soon for Ivan Rakitic, who was among the last to arrive back.
Upfront there is no doubt that Messi and Suarez will start. The question is, who is the third? It could be Coutinho if Rakitic does get a surprise start, or Malcom, the new signing who has shone in the friendlies, with Dembele and option too.
If Coutinho does not get his Portuguese passport in time, then one of the new faces will have to be left out and it might be the last one in - Arturo Vidal.
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