Hansi Flick has confirmed that will begin for within the first leg of their semi-final tie towards Inter Milan tonight.
is obtainable once more, having been out since rupturing the patella tendon in his proper knee in September, and is pushing to play a component within the remaining weeks of the season.
Nonetheless, Szczesny has impressed within the German’s absence and he’ll maintain his place within the Champions League when Inter make the journey to Spain on Wednesday night time.
“[Szczesny] will play within the Champions League and perhaps we alter in La Liga,” Flick stated at his pre-match press convention.
“We’ll see that later, however Szczesny will play within the Champions League.”
Barcelona should cope with out , after the striker picked up a hamstring earlier this month.
That saved him out of the Copa del Rey remaining win over Actual Madrid over the weekend and Lewandowski is not going to get better in time for the primary leg towards Inter.
Ferran Torres is due to this fact anticipated to guide the road, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal offering the width both aspect. Dani Olmo is more likely to get the nod because the No10, however Flick didn’t rule out beginning Fermin Lopez tonight.
“Fermin is at all times an possibility,” Flick stated.
“On Saturday we opted for Olmo, however he can begin the sport. He did an excellent job and we’d like him. He at all times provides his most and he’s at an excellent degree.”
Alejandro Balde is out with a hamstring damage, so Gerard Martin ought to maintain his place at left-back.
Predicted Barcelona XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
Injured: Lewandowski, Balde, Casado, Bernal
Time and date: 8pm BST, Wednesday April 30, 2025
Venue: LluIs Companys Olympic Stadium
TV Channel: TNT Sports activities