Xavi says he could use De Jong and Gavi in defence - shown in lineup

Xavi says he could use De Jong and Gavi in defence - shown in lineup

Barcelona are dealing with injury problems, especially at the back, with three defenders out.

In the latest presser, Xavi said that he could use two midfielders - Frenkie de Jong and Gavi in particular - in defence.

"I could play with midfielders in defence, like Frenkie or Gavi. But these are just ideas. The defenders we have are of high quality. We will rotate between them, with many matches left," the Barca coach said.

De Jong played at centre-back before, so that isn't too big of a surprise. Gavi, on the other hand, played in multiple positions but never in defence.

Here's what we imagine such a lineup could look like (available players only).


Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen - Gavi, De Jong, Christensen, Balde - Busquets, Kessie, Pedri - Raphinha, Lewandowski, Dembele.

Gavi is aggressive and presses really well, which could make him a worthwhile option at the back. However, standing just 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m) tall, playing him at centre-back might be too risky. And since he has a decent cross, the youngster could prove useful at right-back.
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