How will Barcelona line up without Messi?

It’s an undesired reality for any sane Blaugrana supporter, but there will be a Barcelona after Lionel Messi.

For now, the Argentinian talisman isn’t going anywhere, though, in the interim, Barcelona will be without Messi after he broke the radial bone in his right arm during Sunday’s pivotal table-topping victory over Sevilla. With Messi ruled out for “approximately three weeks,” the Catalan giants face the prospects of an El Clasico clash with nemesis Real Madrid bookended by continental soirees.

Manager Ernesto Valverde’s squad rotation habits have become a point of contention this season at Barcelona. Usually dependable veteran pieces have flirted with atypical drops in form and summer signings struggle to homogenize with the Gala XI, and with a spell that saw the club drop seven points in a six-day span ahead of the recent international hiatus, Valverde’s year-and-change reign at the Camp Nou has come into question.

With Messi out for Wednesday’s visit from Inter, Valverde’s squad selection will again be under the spotlight, and with a slew of options at the manager’s disposal, here’s a look at three potential lineups Barcelona could field for the midweek Champions League tilt:

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Source: https://www.thescore.com/chlg/news/1619910