Pep has a real dilemma on keeping players fit but rested for this. We can not risk any needles injuries.
I don’t know who I would play in remaining league fixtures
Then don’t get any needles out around the players! ;-)
Seriously, though, this is an opportunity to give the players some lower intensity training for a week or two before ramping up for the Final, and for any niggles players might be carrying to get better.
Against that backdrop, you have to ensure “match fitness,” which (at this stage of the season) shouldn’t be lost in a week or so.
There may well be injuries, as they are unavoidable. However, given the first two games are against teams who have the significant relief of having avoided relegation, one hopes that we don’t allow them to get near us, and when they do there’s nothing rash or malicious involved.
The only fixture of concern is the last one against Everton. If they’re looking for 3 points for Europe, and we are looking to play our Final team for match sharpness and tactics, I hope Pep has a word with Ancelotti!