Flick Excludes Barcelona Star for Crucial Sociedad Match
Barcelona’s head coach, Hans Flick, has made the decision to exclude Brazilian winger Raphinha from the squad for today’s pivotal match against Real Sociedad. This decision comes as Raphinha is currently dealing with issues related to his adductor muscles, as well as a recent bruise.
According to reports from the Spanish newspaper “Sport,” the exclusion of Raphinha is a precautionary measure aimed at preventing further aggravation of his injury. Barcelona will also be missing key players Gavi and Andreas Christensen due to injuries. Additionally, Drew Fernandez has been left out as he is nearing a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona’s Squad for the Match
The complete squad for Barcelona’s match today is as follows:
- Goalkeepers: Marc-André ter Stegen, Juan Garcia, Wojciech Szczęsny
- Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araujo, Kobarsy, Gerard Martin, Jules Koundé, Eric Garcia
- Midfielders: Pedri, Firmin Lopez, Casado, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Bernal
- Forwards: Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, Rony Bardji
Current Standing
Barcelona currently sits at the top of the La Liga standings with 49 points, leading Real Madrid by just one point. It is important to note that Barcelona has played one match less than their rivals.
This crucial matchup against Real Sociedad is important for maintaining their position in the league. The absence of Raphinha, along with other key players, presents a challenge for Flick as he strategizes to secure a victory.
