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Xavi tipped to start Sergi Roberto for Barcelona against Napoli

Xavi is expected to start Sergi Roberto in midfield for Barcelona against Napoli in the Champions League last 16 second leg on Tuesday night.

The Barcelona boss is short of options in the middle of the park with Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Gavi all set to miss out through injury.

Diario Sport reckon that Xavi will line his team up with Roberto back in the side and featuring alongside Andreas Christensen and Ilkay Gundogan.

Roberto hasn’t played since the Copa del Rey defeat to Athletic Club in January but is fit and available for Barca’s next match.