Barcelona's growing injury list could force manager Hansi Flick to hand a first start of the season to a defender who has been on the fringes of the first team when the Catalan side face Alavés in La Liga on Saturday.
The club has not disclosed which player is in line for the opportunity, but several senior defenders are currently sidelined, leaving gaps in the back line. The match at Montjuïc presents a chance for a squad player to stake a claim for more regular minutes.
Barcelona will be looking to maintain their strong start to the campaign against an Alavés side that has struggled for consistency away from home. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET.
