Sunday's match in the Catalan capital could mark Araújo's welcome return to the team after six months out.
Hansi Flick has already warned Barça fans that he expects to shuffle his team for Sunday's match against Leganés at Montjuïc (9 p.m.).
Without going into details, the German made it clear that the team needed new legs and that he would have to rest some players. The coach will also be aware of the final test of the year looming when the Catalan side take on in-form Atlético Madrid next week.
Sunday's match could mark the return of Ronald Araújo, with the Uruguayan now fit again after a lengthy layoff due to a hamstring injury. Araujo could even start the match and give Pau Cubarsí some rest as the teenager has already played 23 games this season.
Dani Olmo is another candidate who will be rested, while Flick is also concerned about the former RB Leipzig man's playing time as he continues to struggle with muscle problems.
Iñaki Peña will start in goal again while Szczęsny is still patiently waiting for his Barça debut. Araújo (if he starts) will partner Íñigo Martínez with Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde on the wings. In midfield, Marc Casadó will start with Pedri and it looks like Gavi could start for Fermín,
Despite possible rotation problems above Raphinha, everything points to Flick starting with his proven trident of Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and the Brazilian with a 'hungry shark' in the form of Ferran Torres, who is waiting to impress from the bench with Valencia striker was happy after his midweek brace against Dortmund in the Champions League.
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