Osasuna resumed preparations on Monday for his or her essential match in opposition to Barcelona on Thursday at Montjuic.
The fixture was initially scheduled to be performed within the first week of March however was postponed because of the passing of the Blaugrana’s first-team physician, Carles Minarro, hours earlier than kickoff.
With the sport set to be performed this Thursday, Osasuna supervisor Vicente Moreno has quite a few complications to take care of because of the potential absence of key gamers.
Unai Garcia not in coaching
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Osasuna defender Unai Garcia didn’t take part within the coaching session with the group immediately and will find yourself lacking the match in opposition to Barcelona later within the week.
The defender is the most recent identify to be added to the listing of absentees, which already contains internationals Ante Budimir and Enzo Boyomo, in addition to the injured Bryan Zaragoza.
The report states that solely Zaragoza (damage) and Lucas Torro (suspension) are the confirmed absentees for Osasuna at this level, with there being hope that each Budimir and Boyomo will be out there.
Unai Garcia didn’t prepare immediately. (Photograph by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Photos)
Garcia’s scenario, although, stays unclear at this level. The 33-year-old centre-half, additionally the membership captain, has not performed in any respect in La Liga this season. His solely two appearances this time period have come within the Copa del Rey.
Barcelona additionally sweating over health issues
Like Osasuna, Barcelona too are sweating over the health and availability of some essential gamers for Thursday’s conflict.
Ronald Araujo and Raphinha stay main doubts for the sport on account of their worldwide commitments and subsequent journey from South America.
In the meantime, Pau Cubarsi’s availability additionally stays up within the air as he recovers from the ankle sprain he sustained whereas enjoying for Spain final week.
Inigo Martinez may, nonetheless, be again and prepared for the match after resuming coaching with the group immediately.