Barca keeping an eye on Cancelo after not starting against Dortmund

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Bayern Munich new coach Thomas Tuchel decided not to include Joao Cancelo in the starting XI against Borussia Dortmund. Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said the Portuguese is a key player in the squad but Barcelona are keeping an eye on his situation because they are still interested in signing him.

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Bayern Munich went back to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday, defeating Borussia Dortmund 4-2 at home to give Thomas Tuchel a winning start as coach of the Bavarian giants.
The new coach counts on Joao Cancelo but did not include him in the starting eleven on Saturday and his decision caused a stir on social media.
Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic spoke to 'Sky Sports' after the victory: "Tuchel has decided that but Cancelo is a key player in the squad. We need him. I'm sure he will start other games," he said.
The Portuguese replaced Alphonso Davies in the 79th minute when his team was already leading 4-1.
Barcelona are keeping an eye on his situation as they are interested in signing Cancelo for next season. However, we will have to see how the relationship between Cancelo and Tuchel evolves.

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