Setien's first XI: The return of Arthur, Griezmann false nine, Ansu or Perez?

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New Barcelona coach Quique Setien took advantage of the final training session before Sunday's game against Granada to profile his first-ever XI in the job.

Everything suggests Antoine Griezmann will cover the absence of Luis Suarez and play as a false nine in the game at Camp Nou. 

Alongside him, Lionel Messi will be free to move across the attack. There will be no restrictions on the Argentine, Barça's main man in attack for nearly 15 years. In his first game under a new boss, he will try to start the second half of the season on a strong note. 

The third member of the attack, save a late change, will be Ansu Fati, who debuted under Ernesto Valverde this season. The other option is Carles Perez, who's more likely to feature off the bench. 

Absent through suspension, Seiten will be without Frenkie de Jong, so Sergio Busquets will continue as the pivote (Busquets and Setien have previously revealed their mutual respect for each other). Arthur and Arturo Vidal could complete the midfield. The Brazilian, injured for the last six weeks, has been training this week. 

In defence, there will be few changes. The only doubt is at right-back, but it seems Sergi Roberto will be picked ahead of Nelson Semedo, and in the middle, where there's a decision to be made between Lenglet and Umtiti. 

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