Dominik Livaković is set to make his first start for Barcelona. The Croatian goalkeeper, signed by the Catalan club this summer, is in line to be named in the starting eleven for the league match against Sevilla this Friday.
Sevilla arrive at the Camp Nou in good form, with two consecutive wins placing them fifth in the table with 13 points. Their latest victory was a 0-1 away win against Deportivo La Coruña on September 16, with Miguel Sierra scoring. Quique Sánchez Flores's side has scored 9 goals and conceded 6 in the opening six matchdays.
Livaković's opportunity
The potential selection of the Croatian keeper is a technical decision by Barcelona's coaching staff. Livaković has trained fully since his arrival and has earned the trust for a high-stakes fixture. His debut would represent a change in goal after the initial games of the campaign.
Sevilla, meanwhile, face the match with the confirmed absence of Juan Antonio Iglesias Sánchez, who scored the winner against Valencia. The forward is being treated for a muscle issue and will not be available. This loss forces the manager to reshuffle his attack for a key duel.
The visit to the league leaders, who sit five points above Sevilla, is a major test. The Andalusian side has taken 10 points from the last 15 available, with a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five outings.
The match will be played on September 19 at Barcelona's stadium.
