Ernesto Valverde Tejedor

Mikel San José Dominguez Following bruising encounters with Espanyol, Barcelona will have nothing to complain about against Athletic Bilbao, says Mikel San Jose.

Ivan Rakitic Sergio Busquets is out for Barcelona with a toe injury, meaning Ernesto Valverde will turn to the versatile Ivan Rakitic for help.

Sergio Busquets i Burgos Ousmane Dembele will not be allowed to return to action ahead of schedule, with Ernesto Valverde adamant he will not play in El Clasico.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Despite failing in Europe last season, sensationally losing to Roma, Ernesto Valverde insists he will not prioritise the Champions League.

Luis Suarez As long as Luis Suarez is getting chances, Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde does not mind him failing to hit the back of the net as much.

Aritz Aduriz Zubeldia Barcelona's freshly appointed head coach Ernesto Valverde inflicted a humiliating defeat on his new employers with Athletic Bilbao in 2015.

Arturo Vidal Pardo Arturo Vidal's frustrated outbursts on social media have prompted a warning from Barcelona director Pep Segura.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Hugo Lloris is back from injury for Tottenham against Barcelona, for whom Gerard Pique makes his 100th Champions League appearance.

Luis Suarez Luis Suarez's form is pleasing Ernesto Valverde after the forward led Barcelona past Rayo Vallecano.

Neymar Ernesto Valverde's reputation is encouraging Lionel Messi, with the start of Barcelona's pre-season campaign only a week away.