Barcelona obtain main increase as three U21 stars return early for Osasuna showdown

Barcelona obtain main increase as three U21 stars return early for Osasuna showdown

As Barcelona put together for his or her essential La Liga conflict in opposition to Osasuna on March 27, supervisor Hansi Flick has lastly acquired some optimistic information amid a busy worldwide break. 

The Spanish U21 squad has allowed three Barcelona gamers, specifically Gerard Martin, Fermin Lopez and Pablo Torre to return sooner than anticipated, offering the German coach with a slight increase forward of the demanding schedule.

Barcelona have a complete of 13 gamers representing their respective nationwide groups throughout this break, making it a difficult interval for Flick and his teaching workers. 

Nonetheless, the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation has confirmed that Martin, Fermin and Torre have been launched from U21 duties after Spain’s 2-2 draw in opposition to the Czech Republic.

Sigh of aid amidst disaster

For Martin, the match was a particular second as he made his debut for the Spanish U21 group. In the meantime, Fermin and Torre have been already common members of Santi Denia’s squad. 

Since these have been solely pleasant matches, the Federation had no points in permitting the gamers to return to Barcelona forward of the group’s subsequent fixture in opposition to Germany. 

🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 I Raúl Moro y David Torres se incorporan a la @SEFutbol sub-21.

Fermín López, Pablo Torre y Gerard Martín abandonan la concentración.

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— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) March 21, 2025

The timing of the Osasuna match has brought about frustration inside Barcelona, as La Liga scheduled it for March 27, proper in the midst of the worldwide break. 

Tight schedule

Each Barcelona and Osasuna opposed the choice, however their protests have been unsuccessful. Some gamers may have lower than 48 hours to get well from lengthy transatlantic flights earlier than being anticipated to take the sphere.

So as to add to the difficulties, Barcelona are already coping with accidents to key gamers like Marc Casado and Inigo Martinez. 

With one other powerful match in opposition to Girona scheduled for Sunday at 16:15—lower than 72 hours after the Osasuna conflict—Flick faces an unlimited problem in assembling a aggressive squad.

The scenario leaves the supervisor with little time to organize and restricted choices in essential positions, making Barcelona’s upcoming fixtures much more troublesome to plan.