Jordi Alba and Lazar Carevic named in squad

Xavi Hernández has picked the squad that will be going to Elche in search of the fourth win in a row. The main news is the return of Jordi Alba from suspension, while Barça B’s Montenegrin goalkeeper Lazar Carevic has been called up to the senior squad for the first time this season.

The complete list is as follows: Ter Stegen, Dest, Piqué, R. Araujo, Sergio, Riqui Puig, O. Dembélé, Dani Alves, Memphis, Adama, Neto, Nico, Lenglet, Pedri, L. De Jong, Jordi Alba, Ferran, F. De Jong, O. Mingueza, Eric, Aubameyang, Carevic and Gavi.

Ansu Fati, Sergi Roberto and Samuel Umtiti are all still injured while there is no place for Martin Braithwaite.

Last session at the Ciutat Esportiva

The team trained for the last time on Saturday afternoon. Immediately after the workout, the players set off on their journey to Elche, where they’ll be staying the night ready for the 4.15pm CET kick-off tomorrow.