Kounde and Dest out of Barcelona's first squad

Barcelona announced the squad list for the match against Rayo Vallecano which will take place this Saturday at 21:00 CEST. Xavi Hernandez has decided to count on 23 footballers for the league opener. 

The squad list includes all the new signings except Jules Kounde, who has yet to be registered. Barca are still working on registering him so that he can play in their competitive matches. In addition, the most eyecatching absence is that of right-back Sergino Dest. It is not known whether it is due to tactical reasons or an injury at the last minute.

Martin Braithwaite and Samuel Umtiti are not in Xavi's list as they are the players most likely to leave this summer. 

Nico Gonzalez is not in the squad either as he has been loaned out to Valencia while Ez Abde is also likely to move to 'Los Che'.

 

August 13, 2022