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Barcelona coach Xavi says Bellerin, Alonso can face Cadiz

Barcelona coach Xavi admits he plans to shake up his defence today against Cadiz.

Xavi revealed we could see the debuts of FC Barcelona's two new signings, namely Héctor Bellerín and Marcos Alonso.

"They are fine, tomorrow they will be with us in the squad. They have a good feeling and they are there to help us," said the Barça coach.

However, he did not want to comment on whether the Spaniards will start on the bench or, on the contrary, we could see them in the starting eleven.

It is worth noting that the right-back position is short-handed, with the probable absence of Sergi Roberto, who is struggling with some discomfort. This would leave two centre-backs in Jules Koundé and Araujo as the only alternatives to Bellerín.

Xavi said of Roberto: "He has a little discomfort, it's not an injury and he might not make the squad tomorrow."

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