Karim Adeyemi positions himself for starting role against Elche
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Barcelona prepares for its La Liga opener against Elche, with Hansi Flick favoring summer signing Karim Adeyemi over Anthony Gordon for a starting position. Adeyemi's performance in a pre-season friendly against Basel, where he contributed to two goals in a 5-2 victory, has strengthened his case. His gradual adaptation and improved fitness contrast with Gordon's slower return to form. Barcelona's potential starting lineup could see Adeyemi on the left, Lamine Yamal on the right, and Raphinha playing as a false nine.
- •Karim Adeyemi likely to start against Elche.
- •He scored and assisted in the Basel match.
- •Anthony Gordon still working on match fitness.
- •Barcelona won the pre-season friendly 5-2 against Basel.
- •Flick experimenting with attacking formations ahead of the opener.
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"Barcelona’s final pre-season friendly may have offered Hansi Flick an important clue ahead of the La Liga opener against Elche.According to Mundo Deportivo, summer signing Karim Adeyemi is currently...
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