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Following their resounding win over Actual Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday, FC Barcelona returned to coaching at present on the Ciutat Esportiva, with the main focus shifting to the UEFA Champions League conflict towards SL Benfica.
The Blaugrana will journey to Lisbon to tackle the Portuguese giants within the first leg of the Spherical of 16 tie on Wednesday.
Gavi a doubt
Main as much as the tie, SPORT stories that with simply 48 hours to go earlier than Benfica vs. Barcelona, Gavi has emerged as a doubt for the match.
The Spanish midfielder didn’t practice on Monday with the remainder of the squad, leaving his availability for Wednesday’s conflict unsure.
Monday’s coaching session adopted the standard post-match routine: gamers who featured much less towards Actual Sociedad skilled at the next depth, whereas the starters targeted on restoration work.
Gavi’s availability vs Benfica unsure. (Picture by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Photographs)
Gavi was anticipated to coach with the primary group, however he was unable to take action because of a fever. The La Masia graduate arrived on the Ciutat Esportiva, the place medical employees assessed his situation earlier than he left the amenities with out stepping onto the pitch.
Now, the principle concern is how he’ll get better within the coming hours, particularly with the staff set to journey to Lisbon on Tuesday afternoon. Whereas Barcelona hope he can board the flight, his situation stays unsure.
Gavi was set to start out in Sunday’s match towards Actual Sociedad however ended up being an unused substitute as a result of similar sickness.
The midfielder confirmed slight enchancment and even warmed up in the course of the second half. Nonetheless, Hansi Flick opted to offer minutes to different gamers.
Though there are nonetheless two days till the match, it appears unlikely that Gavi will likely be within the beginning XI at Estadio da Luz.
Not solely is his full restoration unsure, however Dani Olmo has additionally strengthened his case for a beginning function in attacking midfield after his robust efficiency towards Actual Sociedad.
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