In the first match of the new calendar year, Barcelona will compete against Las Palmas. This will be the first encounter of the year for Barcelona.

There is a sense of confidence throughout the ranks of Barca as they aim to develop a solid winning momentum. This optimism is bolstered by the arrival of Vitor Roque, who has just joined the team.

However, one Barcelona player may need to proceed with caution in order to avoid being suspended for the next game, which is the Las Palmas match. This player is in danger of being suspended for the future match.

Having Joao Cancelo suspended is a possibility.

I am referring to Joao Cancelo, the player in question. This season, the Portuguese international has received four bookings in La Liga, and he is going into the game against Las Palmas with that number.

If he receives a yellow card while playing against Las Palmas, he will be automatically suspended for the subsequent league match, which will be played against Real Betis.

Cancelo has been a crucial outlet in the defensive line for Barcelona, and he frequently switches between the left-back and the right-back positions of the defensive line. Xavi Hernandez, the coach of Barcelona, cannot afford to lose Cancelo in this situation.

The fact that Cancelo is so well-versed in positional play, in addition to his versatility and tactical expertise, makes him an indispensable outlet for Barcelona’s playmaking process.

Not to mention the fact that Barcelona has a limited number of choices available to them in the full-back position, particularly after Marcos Alonso underwent surgery not too long ago.

Because Barcelona wants to have Cancelo available for the game against Real Betis that will take place the following week, it is imperative that he avoids making a booking at all costs.

On a more bright note, Cancelo is the only player from Barcelona who is at risk of being suspended prior to the game against Las Palmas.

In comparison, Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski have each had three yellow cards so far this season, while Gavi and Frenkie de Jong have each received five yellow cards.