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Following the worldwide break, FC Barcelona will probably be again in motion on Thursday, as they tackle CA Osasuna of their rescheduled La Liga fixture.
The Blaugrana’s match in opposition to Osasuna was initially purported to be performed earlier this month however needed to be postponed following the premature passing of the Catalans’ first-team physician, Carles Minarro.
With the sport now being scheduled for March 27 – a call that was not welcomed by each golf equipment – Barcelona must play two matches in beneath 72 hours as they’re additionally set to tackle Girona on Sunday.
Forward of the sport in opposition to Osasuna, Barça boss Hansi Flick addressed the media, giving his ideas in regards to the fixture calendar, amongst different issues.
Expressing his discontent on the match scheduling, the German said: “The gamers have performed with their nationwide groups however we’ve to speak in regards to the recreation in opposition to Osasuna. We don’t know if it’s the perfect day to play.
“I’m not pleased with the state of affairs, in different leagues they handle the calendar in another way for groups enjoying within the Champions League.”
Persevering with, he added: “I don’t need to discuss my response once I came upon the sport was on Thursday because it wasn’t good in any respect, nevertheless it’s one thing we from the membership can’t do something about.”
Barcelona will probably have some notable absentees for tomorrow’s recreation, however Flick insisted that the workforce has the standard to win regardless of that.
“The workforce has quite a lot of high quality and we will beat any opponent regardless that we’re lacking gamers,” he remarked.
Flick then confirmed two main absentees for Barcelona tomorrow in Raphinha and Ronald Araujo, saying:
“Raphinha and Araujo is not going to be within the squad tomorrow. They’ve an extended flight and so they should get well.”
No Cubarsi, Araujo for Barcelona in opposition to Osasuna. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
The Barcelona head coach additionally revealed that Pau Cubarsi, regardless of resuming coaching, will probably be given a relaxation tomorrow and that Eric Garcia and Inigo Martinez will begin because the centre-backs.
“Eric and Inigo would be the centre-backs for tomorrow’s recreation. Cubarsi’s harm will not be necessary however we desire him to relaxation,” he stated.
Relating to Actual Madrid’s complaints in regards to the schedule within the latest previous, Flick remarked: “We’re Barça, not Actual Madrid and I’m very proud that we’re Barça.”
On how he noticed the gamers who needed to play further time of their respective UEFA Nations League matches, the Barcelona head coach famous:
“I didn’t see any distinction in coaching right this moment. We’ve got to handle the gamers’ minutes, it’s a troublesome factor to say who will play.”
On the situation of Robert Lewandowski, who had a minor knock whereas on nationwide workforce responsibility, Flick stated: “He’s match, he can play. We are going to determine tomorrow.”
Given the workload of gamers, the Barcelona supervisor recommended eradicating the 30-minute further time from UEFA Nations League fixtures, saying:
“I believe they may think about eradicating further time, the perfect gamers have quite a lot of video games to play and it will save half-hour.”
On how Barcelona plan to deal with the upcoming run of fixtures the place they’re set to play seven video games in 20 days, Flick stated:
“I had a gathering with the workers and the physiotherapists. We talked about what to do for the gamers to get well higher and so they instructed me that they’re all high quality and that they’ll play each 2-3 days. I depart it of their palms.”
Supply: SPORT
