Official: Hansi Flick makes changes as Barcelona name XI to face Chelsea

The XI of players called upon by Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick for the club’s upcoming showdown with Chelsea has been unveiled online.

And it features several alterations to the side which made short work of Athletic Club in La Liga over the weekend.

In goal, Joan García, fresh off his comeback following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, continues as expected.

At the back, the under-fire Ronald Araújo returns, alongside Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí and Alejandro Balde.

Moving into midfield, Frenkie de Jong steps back in after sitting out against Athletic through suspension, joined at the base of the Barcelona engine room by Eric García.

Fermín López, meanwhile, continues ahead of Dani Olmo in the attacking midfield role.

Finally, up top, Robert Lewandowski maintains his starting berth amid a fine recent stretch of form, flanked on either side by Lamine Yamal, and Ferran Torres.

Check out Barcelona’s line-up to face Chelsea in full below:

Conor Laird – GSFN