Barcelona prepares for La Liga opener against Elche with lineup questions

Barcelona opens its La Liga title defense on Sunday against Elche. Coach Hansi Flick faces lineup decisions as the team enters the match without a high-profile striker addition. Young striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who scored four goals in preseason, may be considered to start due to the absence of key players and the team's current options. The match highlights the Catalans' ongoing search for a reliable number nine.

• 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Should Hamza Abdelkarim start against Elche in Barcelona’s La Liga opener?