Aug 31, 2024, 9:46 AM ET
Bernal’s loss is the most painful and inopportune for Barcelona, who will have to continue to trust in young players to maintain their good start.
He Barcelona will seek his fourth consecutive victory in LaLiga on his visit to the Real Valladolid for Matchday 4, where Dani Olmo’s debut in front of his fans in Montjuic and his first opportunity as a starter are confirmed, when the results are known official lineups.
The most painful loss due to a serious injury is that of Marc Bernalwho tore the cruciate ligament and external meniscus in his left knee.
Lamine Yamal, in action with Barcelona EFE
Hansi Flick has given Dani Olmo his first start of the season and has chosen Marc Casadó to replace the injured Marc Bernal in the starting eleven for Barcelona against Valladolid at Montjuic on Saturday.
The third new addition for Barcelona is the return of Alejandro Balde to replace Gerard Martín
Barcelona vs Valladolid lineups
Barcelona: Marc-André ter Stegen; Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Alejandro Balde; Dani Olmo, Marc Casado, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha; and Robert Lewandowski .
Valladolid: Hein; Luis Perez, Javi Sanchez, Comert, Rosa; Ivan Sanchez, Juric, Kike Perez, Moro; Amallah and Marcos Andre.
