Pau Cubarsi participated within the remaining coaching session earlier than FC Barcelona face Actual Sociedad on Sunday sporting a protecting masks.
Hansi Flick’s squad skilled in preparation for the match earlier than travelling to Anoeta, with the younger centre-back, hailing from Estanyol, attracting important consideration.
His return has been extremely anticipated, particularly provided that he can be sporting a face masks after sustaining a facial damage within the latest Champions League match towards Crvena Zvezda.
Regardless of not being referred to as up for the Spanish nationwide crew, Cubarsi has remained dedicated to being out there for Barcelona’s subsequent recreation.
He has constantly communicated his need to play, making it clear to his teammates, Flick, and the medical workers that he’s keen to affix the squad in San Sebastian. Nonetheless, taking part in this quickly presents challenges.
Flick can have the ultimate say
💪 Pau Cubarsí is coaching at this time with a protecting masks. pic.twitter.com/iSDLRov06j
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On Friday, Cubarsi underwent evaluations with medical specialists, testing his readiness throughout coaching by sporting a protecting masks. Regardless of this, Barcelona’s medical workers stays cautious about his inclusion, involved about his situation.
The ultimate determination will relaxation with Hansi Flick, who, together with Cubarsi, intends to attend till the final doable second to evaluate whether or not taking part in is possible.
The highest precedence is, unquestionably, Cubarsi’s well-being. The difficulty is that the damage is extreme, with latest stitches making his face weak. Apart from the danger of taking successful throughout gameplay, there’s additionally the priority that his personal sweat might have an effect on the therapeutic wound.
Initially, the influence from Spajic’s boot had led medical workers to imagine Cubarsi ought to skip the Actual Sociedad recreation completely. Nonetheless, from the very begin, Cubarsi has been decided to not miss any recreation time.
His robust need to play has prompted Barcelona’s crew to delay a remaining determination till nearer to kickoff, retaining all choices open whereas prioritising his restoration.