Pedri finds out the big news before Newcastle-Barça: 'He'll be in the starting line-up today'

Without a doubt, Pedri is the soul and brain of this Barça. The "8" is the one who decides at will whether it's better to speed up or slow down: his excellent judgment and vision of the game make him untouchable. In addition, his quality and commitment are beyond any doubt, and he almost always ends up in the top players with the most miles (kilometers) covered.

Today, against Newcastle, Pedri will have the important mission of not allowing the English team to display their strengths. His participation will, as always, be vital for Barça to achieve a good result at St James' Park. However, as is logical, the Canary Islander can't do everything alone: he needs help and he knows his best partner will be in the starting line-up tonight.

Pedri learns about the big news before Newcastle-Barça: Frenkie de Jong will start

Pedri, like most of his teammates, has celebrated the last-minute news affecting tonight's Newcastle-Barça. Frenkie de Jong, who left the Netherlands camp early due to discomfort, is now fully recovered. So, barring any last-minute surprises, De Jong will start in midfield alongside Pedri.

Barça's "21" had been dealing with serious gluteal problems that prevented him from being present in recent matches. He already missed the second match with his national team and also the game against Valencia last weekend. However, to the delight of Pedri, Flick, and company, Frenkie de Jong has now received medical clearance and will start against Newcastle.

Meanwhile, the one who will remain on the bench waiting for his opportunity is Marc Casadó. The youth player is always available, but tonight he will have to wait, since Frenkie de Jong will be in the starting line-up. The Dutchman has completed all training sessions this week with the group without any problems and is set to be in the starting eleven.

Frenkie de Jong and Barça debut new kit against Newcastle

Beyond Frenkie de Jong's presence alongside Pedri, the big news for Newcastle-Barça will be the kit the Catalans are debuting. It's an orange jersey that recalls past eras and, until now, hadn't been worn. Nike will surely celebrate the club's decision with enthusiasm.

In any case, it's clear that tonight's Newcastle-Barça has many attractions. Seeing Frenkie de Jong back on the field is big news, but so is the new kit. It's clear that the Catalans are putting everything on the line on their Champions League debut.