Hamilton Academical Barcelona come back to Manhattan project Liga action tomorrow when they happen to be Northwest Spain to manage relegation-threatened Celta Vigo at Estadio Balaidos. The Blaugrana a' who will be without head coach Tito Vilanova who has stayed in Barcelona at the recommendation of his medical practioners a will have one eye on Tuesdayas UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain and are likely to field a weakened group as a result. Nevertheless, with Lionel Messi looking to score in his nineteenth following Manhunter Liga appearance and with Eric Abidal probably positioned to produce his long-awaited come back to football, BarAa are still expected to avoid Vigo with all three items. Could Jordi Roura lead Barcelona to success once again, or will Abel Resino have the ability to mastermind Celta to a surprise win? GROUP MEDIA BARCELONA Barcelona were treated today to a boost as Tito Vilanova called Eric Abidal in the 19 man squad that trips to Vigo, although the Blaugrana is likely to be with no whole host of important names. Not just does Carles Puyol miss out after knee surgery, but Jordi Alba, Xavi HernAndez and Pedro Rodriguez are all sidelined with muscle complaints of 1 kind or yet another. The quartet will also be unlikely to feature on Tuesday evening at the Parc des Princes; at least Victor ValdAs wonat be suspended for the match against PSG. Oh, and the very talented Gerard Deulofeu might be in line to create his first-ever start for the senior group. Victor ValdAs serves the third match of his four game suspension tomorrow, meaning that Jose Manuel Pinto will start in purpose against his former team trying to find his sixth clean sheet of the season. The veteran Spaniard will go down as one of Celta Vigoas greatest-ever goalkeepers and the Zamora trophy was even won by Pinto back 2006 for his heroics between the twigs against the rest of La Liga. Will he be able to revisit his glory days with yet another superlative present at Balaidos? With three defenders missing out through damage, there's a distinct possibility that people will see Marc Bartra finally start his first match in La Liga. Bartra has played only 45 minutes of basketball for the Blaugrana since his last La Liga appearance in November 2012, but with Puyol sidelined and PSG coming, his opportunity should be got by Bartra tomorrow. I would prefer to see Javier Mascherano start alongside Bartra, while we could similarly see Gerard PiquA a' probably Roura/Tito would rather leave Mascherano out following a gruelling midweek match against Bolivia in high altitude? Martin Montoya will begin with both Alba and Adriano missing through harm, meaning that Dani Alves is probable to accomplish the defense a' until Eric Abidal is a surprise inclusion in the beginning XI. Sergio Busquets may possibly begin at pivote, which would allow Alex Song to use in a somewhat heightened role in midfield. Not merely would that allow the Cameroonian midfielder to present his creative skills (Song somehow authorized 14 allows in most games last season), nonetheless it would allow Thiago to actually give attention to the part of his game rather than worry about his defensive duties. Of course, Cesc FAbregas might start in Busquetsa position, driving Song back again to his usual defensive midfield role a and thatas without considering AndrAs Iniesta, even when I would like to see Iniesta rested in front of Tuesdayas pivotal conflict. Moving onto the attack, will Lionel Messi start? The Argentine has scored in his last eighteen La Liga looks a' for only a little context, Osasuna have scored in just sixteen of their 28 matches this year a' but he started both of Argentinaas World Cup qualifiers, including last Tuesdayas match with Bolivia. Messi deserves a rest a' itas not like we need him to defeat Celta Vigo (or do we?) a' and we've lots of capable alternatives. Alexis SAnchez may start on the right-hand side of attack; Cesc FAbregas is perhaps our best alternative as a nine" and Cristian Tello has the potential to worry any protection from his regular place on the left-wing. Both Messi and David Villa will be offered to feature as replacements if essential a and while I charge Deulofeu really highly, this probably isnat the optimum time for the starlet to produce his debut, at least, as a beginner anyway. At current, Deulofeuas buy-out term remains at a really inexpensive a10 million; sure, a could serve as a sweetener, compelling Gerard to sign a fresh deal, but it could also ramp up the interest in his services. We hurried Bojan in to the focus, and that didnat prove perfectly a' after all, thereas no rush. A cameo performance in a comfortable win wouldnat get amiss however... CELTA VIGO Key midfielder Alex LApez, Danish winger Krohn-Dehli, back-up keeper Sergio, centre-half Samuel and former Spain Under-21 full-back Hugo Mallo all lose out through damage while top-scorer Iago Aspas (who was sent-off for what was possibly the stupidest head-butt since Zidaneas meltdown on the planet Cup Final) and Venezuelan centre-half AndrAs TAAez are stopped. Thus, Resino has been required to call-up two childhood players: Spanish goalkeeper Ruben Blanco and Gabonese keeping midfielder Levy Madinda. SORT GUIDE Barcelona: WLLWWW Celta: LLWLLL LAST MEETING FC Barcelona 3-1 Celta Vigo a 3rd November 2012 a' Manhunter Liga The ball was got by adriano rolling with a 21st minute strike, that has been easily cancelled out by Mario Bermejoas target in the minute. However, Celta were not level for long a' Villa restored BarAaas advantage after 26 minutes of play before Jordi Alba secured the three points around the hour mark. LIKLEY LINE-UPS Barcelona (4-3-3 ): Pinto; Alves, Bartra, Mascherano, Montoya; Busquets, Song, Thiago; Alexis, FAbregas, Tello Celta Vigo (4-2-3-1 ): Varas; Jonny, Cabral, Demidov, Lago; Pranjic, OubiAa; Fernandez, Bermejo, de Lucas; Park MATCH FORECAST Barcelona may have a significant UEFA Champions League match to take into account, but they should still have ample to condemn Celta with their 18th defeat of the summer season. Iam taking a 3-0 Barcelona win. Follow us on Twitter
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