"Flick opted for a novel system against Real Betis with Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji starting on the wings and Lamine Yamal playing in a central role behind Ferran Torres. The positive performances of Torres and Bardghji, in particular, make them contenders to start midweek. It is almost taken for granted that Raphinha will replace Rashford tomorrow, but the manager has two key dilemmas to solve in attack - the striker and the position of Yamal."
"The second department where Flick faces a conundrum is the midfield, especially with the return of Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman made his return off the bench in the team's last game and did well, but Eric Garcia and Pedri have also done well as a combination in recent games, and there is no pressing need to change the working formula."
Injuries have complicated squad selection, but recent returns and standout substitute performances now create abundance and difficult choices. Attack options include Raphinha likely replacing Rashford, a decision between Ferran Torres or Robert Lewandowski as the central striker, and where Lamine Yamal should play—either on the wing with Fermin central or Yamal centrally with Torres or Bardghji on the right. Midfield choices center on Frenkie de Jong’s return; De Jong can slot in as attacking midfielder at Fermin’s expense or replace Eric Garcia in the pivot, despite Garcia and Pedri forming an effective partnership.
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