Barcelona host Como in the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Sunday evening, in what promises to be filled with a reunion with fascinating stories for the 60th edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy.
FC Barcelona vs Como – Match Preview and Team News
Team news
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Iñaki Peña remains the only officially registered keeper and will start between the posts. Wojciech szczęsny, that signed a new two -year -old deal until 2027Wait for registration in addition to the summer signing Joan García from Espanyol.
Marc-André ter Stegen was undergoing a back operation on July 29 and is expected to be sidelined for 3-5 months. The German was short stripped of the captain About his refusal to share medical data with La Liga. Since then, however, he has recovered with the problem solved.
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Marcus Rashford is expected to prevent, even though he is not registered with La Liga. The international England, on loan from Manchester United, expressed confidence about the registration situation and told reporters: “I am not worried. It is something that the club has to sort out, and I trust that they will do that.”
Gerard Martín is also waiting for the registration of the first team, together with Roony Bardghji from FC Copenhagen.
In a major development, Iñigo Martínez has terminated his contract to become a member of Al-Nassr. The departure of the 34-year-old defender frees the salary space to register other players. Elsewhere, Ferran Torres underwent Appendix -Supplement Operation in May and remains not available.
When
Cesc Fàbregas returns to Barcelona for the first time as a manager and leads Como after their Serie A campaign last season. The Spanish tactic is reunited with Sergi Roberto, who came to the Italian club last summer after more than a decade in Barcelona.
Former Barcelona Academy product Alex Valle has made its loan permanently, while former cell player Nicolas Kuhn is the newcomers.
The recent preparation of Como was moved, with their 3-2 victory over real betis that was marred by the first half of quarrels in which players from both parties were rejected. Assane Diao, Lucas da Cunha and Iván Azón just found it in their comeback victory.
Form
FC Barcelona: LWWWW
Barcelona recently returned from a successful Asian tour that saw victories over Vissel Kobe, FC Seoul and Daegu FC. The side of Hansi Flick sealed La Liga and Copa del Rey titles last season and will use this luminaire to complete the preparations prior to their La Liga opener against Mallorca on August 16.
Such as 1907: Lwwwww
The Serie A-side has been active in the preseason, with victories over Al-Ahli, Ajax and Real Betis.
Last meeting
This marks the first meeting between the two clubs. Como only becomes the ninth Italian side to participate in the prestigious tournament for the season.
Predicted line -Ups
Barcelona: Peñaa; Koundé, Araújo, Cubar, Bald; De Jong, Pedri, Gavi; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.
As: Andresses Fernandez; WORTH, Moreno, Vignali, Valley; Iodine, gattus, verdi; Belotti, Azón, Diao.
How to view Barcelona vs Como?
The competition is broadcast live on the official channels of Barcelona and Barça TV+. Worldwide coverage includes ESPN+ in the US, Dazn in Italy and Premier Sports in the UK.
What time is the kick -off?
20:00 Bst.
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