Pedri, Yamal start in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona could line up against AS Monaco

Barcelona could make a number of changes to their starting lineup when they take on AS Monaco in the Europa League on Thursday.

Pedri and Ansu Fati are both expected to return to the side after missing the win over Cadiz through injury while Ronald Araujo could also come back into the team.

Sergi Roberto is suspended for next week's second leg so could start at right-back while Clement Lenglet is another option to come into the back four.

Possible Barcelona starting lineup vs AS Monaco

4-2-3-1

Ter Stegen; Roberto, Araujo, Pique, Alba; Busquets, De Jong; Pedri, Coutinho, Fati; Aubameyang

Key Battles

* Pedri vs Aurelien Tchouameni * Ronald Araujo vs Wissam Ben Yedder * Sergio Busquets vs Youssouf Fofana

Prediction

Barcelona will be confident of beating Monaco at home but the French side will be no pushovers. The Spanish giants should have enough quality to win the first leg but Monaco could cause them problems on the counter-attack.

Conclusion

Barcelona will be looking to make a strong start to their Europa League campaign when they take on AS Monaco on Thursday. The Spanish giants will be confident of victory but they will need to be wary of the threat posed by Monaco's attacking players.