Barcelona<\/a> will meet Valencia<\/a> in their next La Liga<\/a> encounter on Sunday as they look to continue their winning run in the new season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Valencia CF faces a severe squad selection crisis ahead of their home clash at Mestalla against league leaders Barcelona. Manager Carlos Corber\u00e1n is dealing with a heavily depleted roster, with six key first-team players officially ruled out due to injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The defensive unit is particularly stretched as Jos\u00e9 Copete recovers from meniscus surgery and Justin de Haas remains sidelined with a serious ankle problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In midfield and attack, Umar Sadiq\u2019s hamstring issue, alongside severe knee and ACL injuries to Sergi Can\u00f3s and Diego L\u00f3pez, deprives the team of critical tactical options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n At the same time, Guido Rodr\u00edguez remains out with a muscle tear. Furthermore, late fitness tests are required for Dimitri Foulquier, Luis Rioja, and backup goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If they fail to clear medical checks, Valencia will be forced to rely on a highly experimental 5-3-2 setup anchored by Stole Dimitrievski in goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n FC Barcelona heads into Mestalla in high spirits with major squad reinforcements ready for Hansi Flick\u2019s side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Blaugrana received a massive administrative boost as marquee summer signings Gabriel Jesus and goalkeeper Dominik Livakovi\u0107 were successfully registered and named in the travelling squad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In midfield, the long-awaited return of Gavi provides a boost. The team received a brief scare when star winger Lamine Yamal missed full group training due to a minor knock, but Flick confirmed the teenager is fully fit and expected to start. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Long-term absentees Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji remain unavailable due to knee injuries, alongside academy prospect Jesse Bisiwu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Nevertheless, Barcelona boasts excellent squad depth, with Joan Garcia likely starting in goal and Raphinha spearheading the attack alongside Yamal and Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Valencia CF has endured a miserable start to their new domestic campaign, managing just a single point from their opening three league fixtures. After showing brief defensive resilience in an opening 0-0 stalemate against RC Celta de Vigo, Los Che slumped to consecutive defeats. A narrow 1-0 home loss to Real Betis Balompi\u00e9 was followed by a disastrous 3-1 away defeat against RC Deportivo de La Coru\u00f1a, leaving Carlos Corber\u00e1n\u2019s side desperate for a tactical reset. 1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n FC Barcelona has enjoyed a perfect start to their league journey under Hansi Flick, maintaining a 100% winning record after three matchdays. The Blaugrana opened their campaign with an emphatic 5-0 away triumph at Elche CF, before securing a mature 2-0 home victory against Athletic Club. They maintained their scoring touch last week by overpowering Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at home, confirming their status as early title favourites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Valencia:<\/strong> Dimitrievski; Diakhaby, Tarrega, Martinez; Maffeo, Guerra, Urgrinic, Pepelu, Gaya; Sato, Danjuma<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Barcelona: <\/strong>J Garcia; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart; Pedri, Bernal; Yamal, Fermin, Gordon; Raphinha<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Valencia vs Barcelona La Liga match will be broadcast live in the UK on Premier Sports 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nValencia vs Barcelona\u00a0\u2013 Match preview and team news<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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