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4-4-2 Brendan’s bhoys to battle with Barca

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The prospect of playing Barcelona is often more appealing and exciting than the reality.

Glamour friendlies don’t get any more glamorous that a kick-around with Leo Messi and friends.

Add in a weekend to Dublin, still celebrating the inspiring revolution that took root 100 years ago, and you’ve put together the perfect bhoys weekend.

However if you are in-between Champions League qualifiers, missing 75% of your central defensive options and finding your feet at a new club playing in front of 60,000 fans at the Aviva Stadium becomes a whole new ball game.

Brendan Rodgers priority is Wednesday’s return leg with Astana but putting on a show and learning from an afternoon out with Barca will also appeal to a manger who clearly knows the history.

Giving match time to some players, and rest to others will occupy Rodgers thoughts over the weekend as much as flying the flag.

With those priorities in mind CLICK ON the gallery to see the eleven players to worry Barcelona.

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