Ronald Koeman looking to set up to help Leo Messi
The coach is working out what to do against Real Betis this arvo
Real Betis arrive at Camp Nou at siesta time this arvo but Barca cannot allow themselves to get caught sleeping. They have two points from 12 and right now, Betis are four points ahead of them, despite the Catalans having two games in hand.
The last match, a narrow win over Dinamo Kiev, does not invite optimism, certainly in defence. De Jong played centre-back but it seems like he won't operate there too often going forward.
Ter Stegen between the sticks is guaranteed, with Pique and Lenglet ahead of him, while Alba is left back as Junior Firpo is irrelevant in Koeman's eyes. Sergi Roberto, rested midweek, could start at right back.
The doubt is if Busquets will play. Pjanic is earning Koeman's confidence and De Jong will always start. Messi ahead of them, Griezmann at the nine. The wings? Ansu and Dembele could return as a starter on the right.
