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Adeyemi Debuts for Barca Against Birmingham City
31 Jul
Summary
- Karim Adeyemi to make Barcelona debut tonight.
- Ronald Araujo returns from calf injury.
- Several young talents get a chance to impress.
New Barcelona recruit Karim Adeyemi is poised to make his first appearance for the club in a friendly match against Birmingham City. The €24 million signing from Borussia Dortmund will get his initial run-out in Barca colours.
Veteran defender Ronald Araujo has successfully recovered from a calf injury, making him available for selection. His return offers a boost to the team's defensive line.
Despite these positive returns, Frenkie de Jong is sidelined with medial collateral ligament damage sustained at the World Cup. Alejandro Balde and Fermin Lopez are also out due to back and metatarsal issues, respectively.
Manager Hansi Flick has brought a 30-man squad to England. The Catalan press is anticipating opportunities for emerging talents such as left-back Jofre Torrents and midfielders Xavi Espart and Brian Fariñas, alongside Egyptian striker Hamza.
Attention will also be on seasoned players like Christensen and Bernal, with goalkeepers Yaako and Iker Rodríguez competing for the third-choice spot following Marc-Andre ter Stegen's loan move to Ajax.
