FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will make a bold call when it comes to choosing his first XI for a Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash against Athletic Club on Wednesday.

Athletic Club and Barcelona meet in the Supercopa de Espana semifinals on Wednesday at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The Basque outfit are present in Saudi Arabia as reigning champions of the Copa del Rey while the Catalans came second in La Liga and therefore also qualified for this final four matchup.

An insight into the personnel plans of the coaching staff at La Liga giants Barcelona for their upcoming meeting with Athletic Club has today been provided.Barcelona are of course primed to return to

At Athletic Club of Bilbao, the month of January creeps up with a little trepidation. It means a new transfer window has opened and, at this unique football institution, that’s a period to be negotiated with a unique set of skills.