It's true. Also Pep confirmed return date for Walker, Stones, Foden, Rodri around Community Shield which means they will face us without any pre season games so start from the bench at best. Alvarez also still in Paris.
We should use absences of these 5 crucial players.
Plus Ederson situation not resolved yet. Especially without Rodri they are different team.
Enzo is back, Gallagher leaving and Cucurella already back in Cobham. So we may have same problem only with Palmer. But I expect him to be back next week and play against Inter. Pep gave them extra time off.