Hansi Flick named Barcelona's squad for Saturday's Spanish league round 11 clash with Deportivo Alavés, with five players ruled out by injury and Hamza Abdelkarim included among the attacking options. Barcelona sit top of the table with 27 points, while Alavés are seventh on 12.
Injury absences
Dani Olmo, Jules Koundé, Eric García, Andreas Christensen and Xavi Espart were ruled out by injury for the match.
Attacking options
Hamza Abdelkarim was included among Barcelona's attacking options for the Alavés game. The attacking group also listed Gabriel Jesus, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Adhemi and Jordán.
Defence and midfield
Barcelona listed João Cancelo, Baldé, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Álex Campos and Guillem in defence. In midfield, the squad included Brian Fariñas, Gavi, Fermín, Pedri, Rodri, De Jong, Bernal and Toni Fernández.
League positions
Barcelona are top of the table with 27 points. Alavés lie seventh on 12.
