Flick weighs Barcelona attacking changes as 24-year-old star emerges as strong candidate for Getafe start

Flick weighs Barcelona attacking changes as 24-year-old star emerges as strong candidate for Getafe start Karim Adeyemi has emerged as a strong candidate to start for Barcelona against Getafe, with Hansi Flick weighing up changes to his lineup after the international break. According to SPORT , the German winger’s limited workload with his national team could give him an advantage over several Barcelona teammates.  Furthermore, with Raphinha still recovering from muscular discomfort and a demanding run of fixtures approaching, Adeyemi has a timely opportunity to earn a place in the starting XI. Karim Adeyemi could start for Barcelona against Getafe Adeyemi has returned to Barcelona with less match fatigue than several of his competitors for a starting spot.  His last appearance came on October 2, after which Germany coach Jurgen Klopp released him from international duty. The winger was also given permission to miss Monday’s training session before returning to work under Flick on Tuesday. That additional recovery time could prove decisive as Barcelona prepare for Saturday’s clash. Anthony Gordon played a lot for England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Speaking of Barcelona’s other internationals, Lamine Yamal accumulated more than 280 minutes during the international break, while Anthony Gordon also featured heavily for England before being rested against the Czech Republic.  Adeyemi’s lighter workload gives Flick a strong option as he decides how to balance freshness and attacking quality. Barcelona starting XI: Flick considers attacking rotations Barcelona’s team selection against Getafe must also account for the fixtures that follow.  The Catalans face three demanding away games against Real Betis, Galatasaray and Paris Saint-Germain within roughly a week. That schedule could encourage Flick to rotate his attacking options rather than overload players returning from international duty.  Adeyemi is gaining solid ground to start vs Getafe. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images) Adeyemi’s pace and ability to threaten defenders make him a viable candidate to start, particularly if the manager wants to preserve energy ahead of the European commitments. However, his place is not guaranteed, as Flick is expected to assess the squad’s condition before finalising the Barcelona starting XI. Raphinha injury update: Gabriel Jesus also in contention Raphinha’s fitness remains another factor in Flick’s decision. The Barcelona captain is still recovering from swelling in his right thigh, although medical tests ruled out a significant injury. With the Brazilian not yet back to full team training, Gabriel Jesus is also being considered for a starting role, giving Barcelona another way to influence the forward line without taking unnecessary risks. The final decision will come closer to kick-off, but Adeyemi’s physical freshness has strengthened his case.