Surprises in Ronald Koeman's side to face Granada
The coach has picked Coutinho, Balde and Demir from the off among others
Ronald Koeman shook things up after the Bayern Munich defeat. Pedri and Alba’s injuries mean they are out too, so it’s a very new look XI from the Dutchman.
He’s gone back to the 4-3-3 and handed Alejandro Balde his full debut at left back. Philippe Coutinho also starts for the first time since his injury problems began. He’s in attack with Memphis Depay and Yusuf Demir.
Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo start together at centre-back, an untried duo partnership thus far. Pique is on the bench.
The Barca team is: Ter Stegen, Dest, Araujo, Eric Garcia, Balde, Busquets, De Jong, Sergi Roberto, Coutinho, Memphis and Demir.
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