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With no time to have fun the win in opposition to Osasuna, FC Barcelona returned to coaching in the present day as they put together for his or her subsequent problem in opposition to Girona.
The Blaugrana will face off in opposition to their native rivals on Sunday afternoon on the Montjuic Stadium lower than 72 hours after the win over Osasuna.
Sitting on the prime of the desk with a three-point benefit over Actual Madrid, Barcelona will face Girona with out key playmaker Dani Olmo, who suffered an damage final night time.
Frenkie de Jong will probably be prepared
However there may be some excellent news for Hansi Flick & co. as one other key participant, Frenkie de Jong, is predicted to be match and able to face Girona, in response to Mundo Deportivo.
The 27-year-old began on Thursday night time in opposition to Osasuna however was substituted at half-time resulting from some discomfort.
The problem was not critical however Barcelona opted to err on the aspect of warning and took the Dutchman off after the primary interval, given the collection of necessary fixtures arising within the subsequent few weeks.
De Jong will probably be able to face Girona. (Picture by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Pictures)
Now, in response to the report, all the things signifies that De Jong will probably be prepared and accessible for choice in opposition to Girona on Sunday afternoon.
This comes as a significant increase for Barcelona, contemplating that they’re already with out Marc Casado, who suffered an damage earlier than the worldwide break, whereas shedding Olmo additionally final night time.
Nonetheless, it stays to be seen whether or not Flick opts to begin De Jong on Sunday in opposition to Michel’s males or opts to ease him again, particularly with the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg vs. Atletico Madrid arising subsequent week.
In case De Jong doesn’t begin, Flick may go for the pairing of Pedri and Gavi in midfield whereas utilizing certainly one of Fermin Lopez or Pablo Torre within the No. 10 position.
Eric Garcia can be an choice to play alongside Pedri within the double pivot after that includes as a centre-back on Thursday.
