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Following a disappointing consequence in opposition to Celta Vigo, Barcelona will shift their focus again to the Champions League as they tackle Brest this midweek.
It is going to be a must-win recreation for the Catalans, as they give the impression of being to additional consolidate their place inside the highest eight within the league stage.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has struggled with accidents to a number of key gamers prior to now few weeks, which has hampered the group’s efficiency.
Barcelona group information vs Brest
A latest report from Mundo Deportivo has provided a complete replace on the health of the injured Barcelona gamers forward of the Brest recreation.
The largest headline heading into this recreation would be the absence of Lamine Yamal, who will probably be dominated out as a consequence of sustained ache in his proper ankle.
Lamine Yamal gained’t be obtainable in opposition to Brest (Picture by Clive Brunskill/Getty Photos)
Yamal joins Ansu Fati, Marc Andre ter Stegen and Andreas Christensen on the listing of absentees for Barcelona.
What about Araujo & Ferran?
Whereas Yamal has been dominated out, there could possibly be constructive for Barcelona on the health of different injured stars, together with Ronald Araujo and Ferran Torres.
Each gamers did a part of the group work, although they’re extra more likely to return subsequent weekend. There may be, nonetheless, a risk Ferran’s return could possibly be moved early and the Spaniard might make the squad in opposition to Brest.
One participant who’s greater than more likely to characteristic within the Brest squad is Eric Garcia. Flick can as soon as once more depend on the providers of the previous Man Metropolis defender after a quick spell on the sidelines.
Alejandro Balde, in the meantime, stays a doubt for the Brest recreation. The younger left-back missed out in opposition to Celta Vigo as a consequence of discomfort and his situation will probably be assessed throughout Monday’s session.
