Gabriel Jesus is in line to make his first start for Barcelona against Getafe after the international break. The Brazilian forward, a summer signing, is being considered by manager Hansi Flick as he looks to rotate his attacking options following Raphinha's international duty.
Flick is seeking fresh legs for the match on October 10th at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. "Jesus could be poised to make his first start for Barcelona when the Catalans take on Getafe, shortly after the international break," has been indicated from within the club. This would offer the former Arsenal player a major chance to prove himself from the outset.
For Getafe, sitting 11th in La Liga with 8 points, the fixture represents a huge challenge against the league leaders. The Azulones arrive with a recent form of one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches, a run that includes a 1-0 victory over Malaga last time out.
The trip to face the table-topping Barcelona is the next step in a difficult run of games. Getafe has conceded 7 goals while scoring 4 this season, making defensive solidity most important at Montjuic.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th and will be a significant test of the team's standing against the clear favourites. Getafe's last away win against Barcelona dates back several years, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture. The squad will travel to Catalonia on Friday for their final training session ahead of the game.
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