Shouldn t be starting any game even when rotating It s a wrap – Barcelona fans disappointed as Xavi names defender in line-up for Cadiz game × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football La Liga 2022-23 News

Shouldn t be starting any game even when rotating It s a wrap – Barcelona fans disappointed as Xavi names defender in line-up for Cadiz game

By Dakir Mohammed Thanveer Modified 11 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Barcelona fans are not pleased to see Gerard Pique in the starting XI today Some Barcelona fans have taken to social media to express their frustration as Gerard Pique is named in the Catalans' line-up to face Cadiz. Barcelona are set to lock horns with Cadiz in their fifth La Liga match of the 2022-23 season. A victory over the Andalusian outfit today (September 10) will see them go atop the points table. With less than an hour to go until kick-off, the Blaugrana have named their starting XI to face Cadiz. Xavi has made a host of changes to the line-up that beat Viktoria Plzen 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League this week. Only Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Frenkie de Jong have retained their place in the starting XI today. Interestingly, Pique, who clocked 45 minutes against Viktoria Plzen, has been handed his first start of the season. A section of Barcelona fans, though, are not pleased to see the veteran defender in the line-up. Some have even taken to Twitter to express their disappointment: FC Barcelona@FCBarcelonaBarça XI
#CádizBarça9285860Barça XI#CádizBarça https://t.co/fPr2V9K8Sm Alchemïst@Kollow_@FCBarcelona Pique again ffs@FCBarcelona Pique again ffs Mes Qué Un Club@CazorlaRobaWallahi Pique shouldn't be starting any game even when rotating twitter.com/FCBarcelona/st…FC Barcelona@FCBarcelonaBarça XI
#CádizBarça1860Barça XI#CádizBarça https://t.co/fPr2V9K8SmWallahi Pique shouldn't be starting any game even when rotating twitter.com/FCBarcelona/st… Barcelona have failed to beat Cadiz since the Andalusian club returned to La Liga in 2020. They have lost and drawn two matches each against the Spanish minnows. The Catalans' struggles against Cadiz have led one supporter to label Sergio Gonzalez's side as their 'kryptonite'. He thus believes Pique should not be starting today's match. The fan wrote on Twitter: "Pique starting vs our kryptonite. It's a wrap." Kevin@KevnepeuxpasPique starting vs our kryptonite. Its a wrap. twitter.com/FCBarcelona/st…FC Barcelona@FCBarcelonaBarça XI
#CádizBarça2861Barça XI#CádizBarça https://t.co/fPr2V9K8SmPique starting vs our kryptonite. Its a wrap. twitter.com/FCBarcelona/st… Faraaz@saltyandbrokePique? Against a team we have struggled to win? twitter.com/FCBarcelona/st…FC Barcelona@FCBarcelonaBarça XI
#CádizBarça9348863Barça XI#CádizBarça https://t.co/fPr2V9K8SmPique? Against a team we have struggled to win? twitter.com/FCBarcelona/st… miguelin@miguelrayg@FCBarcelona Pique @FCBarcelona Pique YIKKY @RealYikky@FCBarcelona Why is pique starting?102@FCBarcelona Why is pique starting? Jr-#AnsuSzn@JrErick11@FCBarcelona Pique out@FCBarcelona Pique out Despite the pessimism from the fans, it remains to be seen if Pique can help the Blaugrana keep their unbeaten run in La Liga in tact. Xavi's side have won three and drawn one of their opening four games. The Spaniard will also be hopeful of proving his doubters wrong.

Has Gerard Pique fallen out of favor at Barcelona

Gerard Pique has been a key player since Barcelona re-signed him from Manchester United in 2008. He has made over 600 appearances across all competitions for the La Liga giants. At 35 years of age, Pique is heading towards the end of his career as a footballer. However, he remains a regular for the Catalans, where he is under contract until the summer of 2024. Pique played a total of 40 matches for Barca last season, scoring three goals in the process. However, he appears to be gradually falling out of favor under Xavi. Blaugrana currently have four other central defenders in their ranks in the shape of Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia. Xavi seemingly prefers them ahead of Pique, who many believe is past his best. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Dakir Mohammed Thanveer × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी