Quique Setien will put foot on the gas against Real Mallorca

Quique Setien will put foot on the gas against Real Mallorca

El Barça prepara la vuelta frente al Mallorca / | Efe

Barcelona will look to come quick out of the blocks on La Liga re-start

Barcelona will hit the ground running. At least that's the idea, as they face Real Mallorca in La Liga's restart after three months off because of the coronavirus and ensuing global health crisis. 11 matches to go in the division's sprint finish.

Martin Braithwaite is a likely pick in attack. The Dane is in great shape and his speed is a good weapon to hit Mallorca from the off. Setien says Luis Suarez will get minutes although those are likely from the bench, he's not played for five months.

Leo Messi is fit after a thigh problem and Antoine Griezmann is likely to be the third attacker, although Ansu Fati is an option.

The main doubt is in midfield. Busquets and De Jong are poised to play, then either Arturo Vidal or Ivan Rakitic will be the other. Arthur Melo is not that likely having recovered recently from an ankle injury.

Lenglet is suspended so Umtiti will pair Pique, Alba left and Sergi Roberto right. Nelson Semedo is fit after being given the coronavirus negative but may not be given the starting spot after his blunder.

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