Setien's first Barça XI: Ansu included in attack, Umtiti over Lenglet

Setien's first Barça XI: Ansu included in attack, Umtiti over Lenglet

Primer once de la era Setién como entrenador azulgrana / | sport

The midfield is made up off Busquets, Vidal and Rakitic against Granada

Quique Setien has opted for Samuel Umtiti over Clement Lenglet in his first official lineup since taking over as Barcelona boss this week. 

Ansu Fati is also included in the side, taking his place in attack alongside Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann with Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele both injured. 

Elsewhere, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is fit to return in goal after missing the first two games of 2020, against Espanyol in La Liga and Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa. 

In defence, Setien has gone for Sergi Roberto and Jordi Alba as the full-backs over Nelson Semedo and Junior, with Gerard Pique partnering Umtiti. 

In midfield, Sergio Busquets is joined by Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic, with Riqui Puig on the bench. Arthur Melo is also a substitute as he returns from injury, while Frenkie de Jong is suspended. 

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