Barcelona will probably be eyeing three extra factors tomorrow as they tackle Actual Sociedad at Anoeta.
One other win for the Catalans may assist head into the worldwide break with a lead of at the least 9 factors.
Nonetheless, Hansi Flick has to cope with a couple of setbacks, particularly with Pau Cubarsi choosing up a nasty knock in midweek. He’s unlikely to characteristic in opposition to Sociedad, which could pave the best way for Jules Kounde to return to his outdated place.
Dani Olmo uncertain for Sociedad conflict
Nevertheless it seems Flick could should do with out the providers of yet one more star participant within the type of Dani Olmo.
In accordance with Diario SPORT, Olmo is at the moment sick and didn’t practice with the crew heading into the Sociedad conflict.
Who will change Olmo in Barcelona midfield? (Picture by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Photographs)
It appears the previous RB Leipzig playmaker was despatched residence after affected by a viral sickness. As such, there are doubts about his presence tomorrow.
Massive blow for Barcelona?
Olmo’s absence in opposition to Sociedad could possibly be an enormous blow for Barcelona as they appear to go into the worldwide break on a optimistic word.
The Spanish worldwide was extraordinarily influential in opposition to Espanyol final weekend. His creativity and interaction with different attackers, the truth is, had made him one of the vital essential gamers for Hansi Flick.
Nonetheless, Barcelona have achieved nicely even with out Olmo prior to now. With Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski in full kind, Barça should not have any drawback navigating the Sociedad defence.
To not point out, Flick has an abundance of options, together with Fermin Lopez and Ansu Fati, each of who’re greater than ready to fill within the gap left by Olmo.