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Israeli Midfielder Ori Goren Considered for Barcelona's Final Squad Ahead of Birmingham Friendly

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First reported by N12 · Jul 29, 2026

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Barcelona prepares for a preseason match against Birmingham with Israeli midfielder Ori Goren poised to get playing time due to midfield absences from the World Cup. Goren impressed in a previous game and is among young players expected to integrate into the senior squad. Other players like Alejandro Balde and Karim Adeyemi may also feature, while Rafinha trains separately.

01Ori Goren is a candidate for Barcelona's final squad and may play against Birmingham.
02Barcelona faces midfield shortages due to World Cup absences ahead of the preseason match.
03AS highlights the match as a chance for young players like Goren, Tonkara, and Abdelkarim to shine.
04Veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and Farmin Lopes praise the youth players' performances.
05Alejandro Balde is fit and expected to play; Karim Adeyemi may also feature after his recent signing.
06Rafinha has returned to training but is not traveling with the team to England.

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