DF Dani Alves
Alves is a tackling machine and draws fouls left and right. Assuming he’s well-rested from El Clasico, he’ll be back against Roma.
DF Vermaelen
Vermaelen was okay against BATE Borisov but he has more than enough talent around him to mask his flaws.
DF Jeremy Mathieu
Mathieu put on a masterful performance in injury relief for Mascherano on Saturday. If Luis Enrique doesn’t give Mathieu the nod against Roma while Mascherano recovers he’s doing his centre-back position a big disservice.
DF Adriano
The team’s best tackler against BATE Borisov earlier this month, Adriano still has plenty of spring in his step.