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Barcelona’s go to to Birmingham Metropolis on Friday is “greater than a pleasant”, believes Chris Davies as the pinnacle coach prepares the second-tier facet for the celebrated assembly with the five-time European champions.

Final within the Premier League in 2010/11, the Blues, who’re part-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady, earned their sole look in fashionable European competitors by successful the EFL Cup that season, though they exited the Europa League within the group stage.

“It’s a particular recreation due to the magnitude of the membership we’re taking part in in opposition to and the actual fact we’ve bought them in our dwelling stadium,” Davies instructed Metropolis’s web site.

“It’s the kind of recreation folks will keep in mind for a very long time. To deliver an enormous membership like Barcelona into our stadium is unbelievable.

“On the soccer facet, it’s an opportunity to finally get that measuring stick in opposition to the very, best.”

Barca have chosen a camp in England partly as a result of they need to keep away from long-haul journeys following the World Cup 2026.

Midfielder Marc Bernal says the inclusion of 17 younger gamers who’re a part of the coaching squad within the absence of Barcelona’s World Cup stars “says lots” concerning the membership’s famed La Masia academy.

“I’m very glad that they’re right here having fun with themselves,” the 19-year-old instructed AS, expressing his pleasure at being concerned after his pre-season final yr was interrupted by damage.

“It’s an ideal instance of what Barca is all about. Their degree could be very shocking. Enjoying for the reserve and youth groups is totally different than taking part in for the primary staff, however hopefully they’ll get some alternatives.”

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Left-back Lee Buchanan (knee) and right-back Ethan Laird (hamstring) are long-term damage absentees for Metropolis.

Midfielder Marc Leonard had surgical procedure in Might after rupturing his Achilles tendon whereas on mortgage at Scottish membership Hearts.

Davies has been busy this week, signing Denmark-born former USA worldwide full-back Kristoffer Lund from Palermo following Kai Wagner’s departure and including Argentinian striker Luis Vazquez from Anderlecht.

Midfielder Jhon Solis joined completely from Girona for £6 million in June, a month earlier than centre-back Dael Fry’s arrival from Middlesbrough.

Goalkeeper James Beadle has once more joined on mortgage from Brighton & Hove Albion for the marketing campaign.

Frenkie de Jong has travelled with Barcelona and labored within the health club because the midfielder continues his comeback from a severe knee damage.

Left-back Alejandro Balde went for a “quick run” on the pitch with a physio following again issues, in keeping with AS.

Raphinha just isn’t anticipated to function however took half in a person session. The winger endured an injury-hit season final day out and missed two Brazil matches on the World Cup with a well-recognized hamstring challenge.

Karim Adeyemi – an £18.8m signing from Borussia Dortmund final week – is a part of the camp, as is goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is anticipated to finish a mortgage transfer to Ajax imminently.

The gamers who haven’t joined the group following the World Cup embody Spain stars and world champions Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Dani Olmo and Pedri.