Man United vs. Barcelona: Busquets in but Dembele, Pedri and Gavi out
Xavi has named his squad for Thursday's key Europa League game at Old Trafford
Barça are on their way to Manchester to face the 'Red Devils' in the second leg of the Europa League playoffs. With everything still to play for after the 2-2 draw in the first leg at Camp Nou, Xavi Hernandez's side will be playing for a place in the next round.
With Ousmane Dembélé and Pedri already out through injury, and Gavi also suspended, the Barça coach will have to vary his starting XI to face Erik ten Hag's side.
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In a great run of results, the Barça expedition led by striker Robert Lewandowski, who wants to make his score his first goal against Manchester United in European competitions, arrives this Wednesday morning in the English city.
Sergio Busquets is also in the squad. The captain was already included in the squad for the match against Cadiz, but in the end he didn't get any playing time. With absences in midfield, the player from Badia will should be important at Old Trafford.
Finally, Ángel Alarcón did not make the traveling party. The youth player, who has made his place in the squad in recent weeks, has been called up to the Spain U19 squad.
