Flick and the team are ready to give their all to make a comeback at Metropolitano, as per the latest reports from Fernando Polo. Flick tried some unusual combinations in the team during the last training session prior to the European battle but is not sure that he will come up with those combinations in the match.
A Defensive Adjustment That Could Change the Shape
During the last training session Flick used the Gerard Martin-Jules Koundé combo in central defense. Center back was Koundé's original position while joining Barca, but we didn't see him in the center back role for a long time in big matches in France and Barcelona, so it will be very interesting to watch if it happens. As Kounde moves to center back, Flick tries Araujo in the right back role as he aims to bring some recovery pace in defense to stop counters from Atlético.
An Unexpected Midfield Consideration
The one surprising thing that we saw Barca do in training experiments was the Pedri-Eric combo in midfield instead of Pedri-De Jong. The possibility of Bernal playing is almost ruled out due to an ankle sprain, but Frenkie is there back with an assist in the Catalan derby, so it will be a huge and brave change if Eric starts in midfield instead of Frenkie.
The Main Man Returns to Lead the Line
In number 10's role, as expected, he played Olmo, right wing Yamal, and Rashford on the left, Lewa will be back to 11, as Flick and fans are expecting some precise strikers from the Polish man.
