Bojan prepares for official debut,as Barca prepares for all-important encounter.


Goal machine, Bojan Krkic will have an opportunity to fulfil one of his life-long dreams when the 17 year-old steps onto the pitch this night against Osasuna in Pamplona. The youthful one, who has shattered all the goal-scoring records in Barcelona reserve team, is set to make his official debut for Barca as Bojan has travelled with the first team, after being named among top strikers by coach Frank Rijkaard. The list also includes Eidur Gudjohnsen, who just returned from injury and who has also proved his fitness by playing for his country Iceland three days ago. Gudjohnsen is the Iceland national team captain.


Argentine sensation Lionel Messi, captain Carles Puyol, Cameroonian international Samuel Eto'o and Brazilian Edmilson were all left out due to injury, while Mexican defender Rafa Marquez is on suspension after receiving a red card against Athletic Bilbao two weeks ago.


The full list of 18 players to visit Osasuna in pamplona include:


Valdés, Jorquera, Oleguer, Thuram, Milito, Sylvinho, Zambrotta, Abidal, Xavi, Deco, Iniesta, Touré, Gudjohnsen, Ezquerro, Giovani, Henry, Bojan and Ronaldinho.


The match kicks off at 21:00 CET and is a must win for Barca who are on 4 points from two games, well behind league leaders Real Madrid who have 9 points from three games.








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