Rival watch: Key Osasuna ahead almost certainly to overlook Barcelona tie

In accordance with a report from SPORT, Osasuna winger Bryan Zaragoza has but to return to coaching along with his teammates, making it extremely unlikely that he will probably be obtainable for the essential fixture in opposition to Barcelona. 

Barcelona and Osasuna are set to face off on Thursday in a match that was initially postponed following the sudden passing of Dr. Carles Minarro. 

Each groups will head into the encounter with some key absences, whether or not attributable to accidents or the fatigue collected by gamers getting back from worldwide responsibility. Nevertheless, for Osasuna, Zaragoza’s unavailability stands out as a significant setback.

Zaragoza has not skilled

The 23-year-old, presently on mortgage from Bayern Munich, has not participated in current coaching classes, and Osasuna are unlikely to have him at his disposal for this necessary match. 

Zaragoza had been known as up by Luis de la Fuente for Spain’s worldwide fixtures in opposition to the Netherlands, however he needed to depart the nationwide crew camp early attributable to a proper thigh harm. 

Bryan Zaragoza is prone to miss the Barcelona tie. (Picture by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Photos)

Since then, he has not totally recovered, leaving his participation in opposition to Barcelona in critical doubt.

A headache for Barcelona

His absence will come as a aid for the Barça defenders, because the winger has confirmed to be an actual menace every time he has confronted them. 

In simply two appearances in opposition to Barcelona, he has recorded three targets and an help, making him one of the vital efficient gamers in opposition to the Catalan aspect in current occasions.

Earlier this season, Zaragoza performed a vital function in Osasuna’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona on 28 September. That day, Osasuna took full benefit of Barcelona’s rotation. 

By the twenty eighth minute, that they had already raced to a 2-0 lead, with Zaragoza helping Ante Budimir for the opening objective earlier than scoring the second on the counterattack. 

With Osasuna now set to face Barcelona with out their star winger, the Catalans could have one much less attacking menace to fret about. This might make issues simpler for Flick’s aspect as they intention to safe a vital victory within the league.