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Dembele replaces Raphinha, Pedri in:
Barca's XI when injured players are fit
Barcelona have some of their key players absent due to injury - our recent stats lift the numbers This is 6 people.
However, most injured players will return to action in mid-April.
This is Barca's best XI if no one is injured:
Starting line-up, Barca will continue a 4-3-3 formation with Jules Kounde at right-back.
In midfield, Franck Kessie and Sergi Roberto could play less with the return of Pedri. Sergio Busquets could be more needed if Xavi chooses a four-man midfield.
And in attack, Ousmane Dembele is likely to replace Raphinha in the right wing position. The Brazilian will return to play on the left wing while Robert Lewandowski will continue to play in the center.
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Several Chelsea players will fight for their futures amid reports of a summer 'sold out'.
The Blues suffered a loss of £121m last year, and that's partly because the penalties for former boss Roman Abramovich have affected their ability to sell tickets and merchandise for some time.
Chelsea's incredible spending in the last two seasons will result in consequences
Chelsea's incredible spending in the last two seasons will result in consequences
American Todd Boehly bought the club in last summer and spent more than £600m on transfers, leaving Graham Potter with a seemingly packed squad.
The Times reports Chelsea must find a way to balance their books over the summer. This means more stars can be transferred.
Graham Potter's team are in 10th place, 11 points behind the top four and face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, so European revenue could suffer a serious drop.
Some players could fight for their future at the club in the final stages of the 2022/23 season, especially if their club wants to sign more players.
Christopher Nkunku is set to join RB Leipzig and you can count on Boehly wanting to create even more buzz.
Rangers legend and talkSPORT host Ally McCoist gave his thoughts on who is leaving this summer.
Potter's team will have to drop significantly over the summer
Potter's team will have to see a significant reduction in the summer
"They have 32 players in the first team, it's ridiculous." You can start anywhere,” says McCoist.
“[Cesar] Azpilicueta, [N'Golo] Kante can surprise many people. He is 31 years old and you will need to check his physical condition.
“[Denis] Zakaria I'm not sure. [Carney] Chukwuemeka is another one that I'm not so sure about. I think [Christian] Pulisic might be leaving.
“I think [Hakim] Ziyech might be leaving. How is it to start?
Boehly's spending so far has not had the necessary impact and now he will have to sell the stars
Boehly's spending has so far not had the necessary impact and now he will have to sell some stars Watch Kante, he added:
“I can't believe I'm saying this because I was probably his biggest fan and his biggest fan as he was. He's on the field, but you have to play and practice.
“I just hope he's not at the stage now where he's starting to have minor injuries and you don't see him much.
"He's a great player."
So, with the help of Ally McCoist, talkSPORT.com will take a look at the players who are at great risk and their current situation.
McCoist says he is Kante's biggest fan - but feels it may be time to let him go
McCoist says he is Kante's biggest fan - but feels it may be time let him go
N'Golo Kante
Kante is set to become a free agent this summer and talks continue over a new deal.
Since signing for the Blues in 2016, he has been an outstanding striker, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Europa League.
But the 31-year-old has only made two appearances this season and continues to struggle with injuries.
He also earns around £290,000 a week, so taking that off the books would make it easier for the club to balance the books.
Kante has made just two appearances this season
Kante has only made two appearances this season
Mason Mount
Any sale of Mount could be met with major disappointment from Chelsea fans because The academy money has been one of their most trusted players of the past few seasons.
However, since they lost nothing
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