Official: Barcelona squad list to face Napoli | Champions League Round of 16

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As Barcelona prepare to fly out to Italy for their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg tie against Napoli, manager Xavi Hernandez has released the squad list of players that will be making the trip.

The big news is that Joao Felix has been included in the list, with the 24-year-old having seemingly recovered from his ankle issue. The player will test himself in Italy today and tomorrow before a decision on his availability is made.

Sergi Roberto has also recovered from his Achilles tendon issue and makes the squad.

Ferran Torres has still not recovered from his injury and misses out, along with Marcos Alonso. Gavi and Alejandro Balde are ruled out for the season.

Youngsters like Marc Guiu, Hector Fort, Marc Casado, Pau Cubarsi, and Ander Astralaga have all been named on the squad list by Xavi as well.

However, none of them are likely to start tomorrow, with Cubarsi expected to drop out to the bench for Inigo Martinez.

Vitor Roque will be playing his first Champions League match, although it is likely he will not start against Napoli, with Xavi expected to go with a four-man midfield setup.

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 20, 2024
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