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FC Barcelona XI vs Celta Vigo: Confirmed early team news, predicted lineup, latest injuries for LaLiga clash

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman could name an unchanged side for the Catalans’ trip to Celta Vigo in LaLiga tonight.

Koeman was asked in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday whether he would consider trying another system and hinted he would stick with the same personnel as well as his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation in the game at Balaidos.

That means Lionel Messi is set to continue as false nine, with Philippe Coutinho in a deeper role, Antoine Griezmann on the right and Ansu Fati as left winger following his impressive performance in the 4-0 win over Villarreal at Camp Nou last Sunday.

Fati scored twice and also won a penalty as Barca thrashed Unai Emery’s side, with all of the goals coming in the opening 45 minutes.

Right-back Sergino Dest underwent his medical in Barcelona on Wednesday ahead of a transfer from Ajax, but the American has not been registered in time to feature against Celta.

American winger Konrad de la Fuente is in the squad along with a number of other young players, including 18-year-old Argentine centre-back Santiago Ramos Mingo.

There is, however, no place on the list for Samuel Umtiti and the France defender could leave the Catalan club in the coming days.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues to recover following knee surgery in the summer, so Neto will continue in goal.

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Celta Vigo possible XI: Villar; Aidoo, Murillo, Araujo; Vazquez, Tapia, Yokuslu, Olaza; Mendez; Mina, Aspas

Barcelona possible XI: Neto; Sergi Roberto, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Busquets, De Jong; Griezmann, Coutinho, Ansu Fati; Messi

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