Barcelona midfield starlet might change membership captain in lineup vs Osasuna – report

Barcelona midfield starlet might change membership captain in lineup vs Osasuna – report

Barcelona have been removed from happy when the RFEF and La Liga introduced their postponed match towards Osasuna will happen this Thursday, March 27.

The Blaugrana, going through a gruelling schedule forward, are on the threat of going into the match with out two key gamers – Ronald Araujo and Raphinha – as they may return late after worldwide commitments in South America.

However with their enchantment to alter the date getting knocked again, Hansi Flick has already began making ready for the essential conflict towards Osasuna as Barça gamers returned to coaching right this moment.

Issues for Barcelona

Issues relating to the defensive unit is perhaps easing up, due to Inigo Martinez’s return to coaching right this moment and Pau Cubarsi’s potential comeback tomorrow.

Nevertheless, Flick additionally has some worries within the attacking unit. Lamine Yamal has simply accomplished two demanding matches with Spain, together with further time on Sunday. Robert Lewandowski performs for Poland on Monday and won’t arrive in Barcelona till Tuesday.

In the meantime, Raphinha is about to function for Brazil towards Argentina within the early hours of Wednesday (CET), that means he won’t return house till late on Wednesday.

Fermin in for Raphinha?

Fermin might change Raphinha vs Osasuna. (Photograph by Fran Santiago/Getty Photographs)

As such, SPORT reviews that Given the timing of Raphinha’s return, it’s extremely unlikely that he’ll be capable of begin towards Osasuna. This might open the door for Fermin Lopez, who had misplaced prominence within the group earlier than the worldwide break.

The younger midfielder performed for Spain’s U-21 group towards the Czech Republic final week however was launched from the squad for the second match towards Germany on Tuesday, due to negotiations between Barcelona and the RFEF.

The truth is, Fermin was in a position to prepare with the Barça gamers right this moment on the Ciutat Esportiva below Flick’s steering.

Fermin has made 29 appearances for Barcelona this season, scoring 5 objectives and offering 5 assists. Nevertheless, he has began solely as soon as within the group’s final eight matches – towards Las Palmas, the place he was substituted at half-time for Dani Olmo.

Primarily a central attacking midfielder, Flick has used Fermin as a left winger in six matches this season. With Raphinha unlikely to begin towards Osasuna, the teen is in line to occupy the left-wing place.