When Pau Cubarsi hobbled off the pitch throughout Spain’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg in opposition to the Netherlands, it despatched alarm bells ringing at Barcelona.
In spite of everything, the 18-year-old is considered one of Hansi Flick’s most necessary gamers and has been a everlasting fixture within the line of defense when match and obtainable.
Whereas the ankle sprain was not critical, Cubarsi was nonetheless launched from the Spain squad and returned to Catalonia over the weekend, with Barça hoping to have him match and able to face Osasuna on Thursday.
Cubarsi out of Osasuna conflict
With Inigo Martinez having made a swift restoration from his harm, there was some hope that Cubarsi might additionally make it again in time to face Osasuna on Thursday.
Nonetheless, in line with FCBRAC1, the La Masia graduate has been ‘virtually dominated out’ of the upcoming La Liga conflict.
No Cubarsi or Araujo vs Osasuna. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
Cubarsi didn’t prepare with the remainder of the group right now and was seen doing particular person work on the sidelines.
On condition that Barça will bear their ultimate coaching session earlier than the Osasuna sport tomorrow, it’s anticipated that the 18-year-old Spanish worldwide will find yourself lacking the match.
In truth, the report provides that Cubarsi is now working together with his deal with recovering in time for Sunday’s La Liga conflict in opposition to Catalan rivals Girona.
With Cubarsi’s absence all however confirmed and Ronald Araujo unlikely to make it again from South America in time to be prepared for the match, Flick is anticipated to set out a centre-back pairing of Eric Garcia and Inigo Martinez in opposition to Osasuna.
With essential video games arising, although, Barcelona will hope that Cubarsi will probably be get well quickly from his ankle difficulty.