Hamza Abdelkarim to lead Barcelona's attack against Al-Ahly: signings absent
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has selected a squad for the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Al-Ahly, featuring young forward Hamza Abdelkarim. Several high-profile new signings were excluded from the starting lineup as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
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Pre-season matches are critical for testing squad depth and integrating new talent before the start of the competitive league season.
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has named his side to face Egypt's Al-Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy at the Camp Nou this Wednesday evening.
Flick handed a start to young Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim, who lines up against his former club for the first time since joining the Catalans in the last winter transfer window.
Deployed as a centre-forward, Abdelkarim leads the line ahead of Lamine Yamal and new captain Raphinha.
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