Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has announced the squad preparing to face Elche on Sunday evening in the second round of La Liga, with the Catalan giants aiming to maintain their strong start to the new season. ⭐
Barcelona will travel to the Martinez Valero Stadium to face Elche, looking to secure another victory and collect three more points to strengthen their early position in the Spanish league.
⭐ Hamza Abdelkarim Continues to Feature for Barcelona
Flick has continued to trust young Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who has been included in Barcelona’s squad for the match after producing impressive performances during preseason.
Hamza Abdelkarim finished the preparation period as Barcelona’s top scorer with four goals, attracting significant attention during the club’s friendly matches and earning recognition within the Catalan side.
His inclusion against Elche provides the Egyptian youngster with another opportunity to prove himself, particularly as competition for first-team places is expected to be intense throughout the season.
🔥 Flick Continues to Trust Young Talents
Hamza Abdelkarim’s continued presence in Barcelona’s squad reflects the coaching staff’s confidence in his abilities, especially after he took advantage of the opportunities he received during preseason.
The Egyptian forward will hope to continue working hard and earn additional minutes with the first team, especially after progressing from the youth setup to becoming one of the young players attracting attention around the senior squad.
The experience also gives Hamza an important opportunity to gain more experience and adapt to the demands of La Liga football while attempting to establish himself as a regular option for the first team.
🆕 New Signings Included in the Squad
Barcelona’s squad against Elche also includes several new arrivals, most notably Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, giving Flick additional attacking options for the match.
Rodri remains absent, as the midfielder has yet to reach full fitness and will therefore miss the second-round fixture.
The squad gives Flick several options across the pitch, combining experienced players, young talents and new signings.
🚨 Balde Left Out by Flick
Alejandro Balde, meanwhile, has been left out of Hansi Flick’s squad for the Elche match, an absence that has attracted attention amid growing speculation over the Spanish full-back’s future.
Balde’s omission comes as reports continue to link him with a possible departure from Barcelona before the summer transfer window closes, making his situation one of the stories to monitor in the coming days.
Barcelona fans will be watching developments closely as the transfer window approaches its conclusion, while the team continues preparing for a season filled with major domestic and European ambitions.
📋 Barcelona Squad Against Elche
Goalkeepers: Joan Garcia, Wojciech Szczesny, Eder Aller.
Defense: Cubarsi, Kounde, Cancelo, Gerard Martin, Christensen, Eric Garcia, Cortes, Pesquier, Xavi Espart.
Midfield: Bernal, Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez, Brian Farinas.
Attack: Anthony Gordon, Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, Hamza Abdelkarim, Lamine Yamal.
🏆 Another Opportunity for Hamza
Hamza Abdelkarim’s inclusion in Barcelona’s squad has attracted particular attention among Egyptian fans, especially after his impressive preseason campaign.
The Egyptian striker will hope to turn Flick’s confidence into an opportunity to feature in competitive matches, particularly as his continued presence in the squad gives him valuable exposure to first-team football.
Barcelona, meanwhile, will be aiming to defeat Elche and continue collecting points at the beginning of their La Liga campaign, with strong competition expected throughout the new season.
The big question remains: Will Hamza Abdelkarim get the chance to play against Elche and continue writing his Barcelona story? 🇪🇬🔥
