Barcelona are sweating over the provision of a number of gamers for his or her rescheduled La Liga fixture towards CA Osasuna on March 27, proper after the continuing worldwide break.
As issues stand, it’s just about sure that Ronald Araujo and Raphinha might be unavailable for the competition as they may solely have returned from South America after worldwide assignments and won’t be prepared in time.
As well as, the likes of Fermin Lopez, Pablo Torre, and Gerard Martin might be in motion for Spain Below-21 in Germany two days earlier than the sport.
Pau Cubarsi unlikely to be risked
Including to Barcelona’s headache, key defender Pau Cubarsi suffered an ankle harm throughout Spain’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg towards the Netherlands on Thursday evening.
The situation is nothing severe and as reported earlier right now, the 18-year-old centre-back is match and superb and will proceed with the Spain camp for the weekend.
Cubarsi prone to be rested vs Osasuna. (Photograph by Fran Santiago/Getty Photographs)
Nonetheless, AS studies that given Barcelona’s congested fixture schedule, they’re unlikely to threat Cubarsi towards Osasuna on March 27.
Cubarsi is predicted to endure additional medical exams as soon as he returns to the membership, which is able to decide the extent of his harm.
However, as issues stand, the Blaugrana are anticipated to relaxation him towards Osasuna, permitting him time to recuperate provided that some necessary fixtures towards the likes of Girona and Atletico Madrid might be on the horizon within the days after.
Cubarsi has already performed 42 video games throughout all competitions this season, establishing himself as a everlasting fixture in defence, forward of Ronald Araujo. The 18-year-old has additionally scored a aim and contributed three assists.
Given the busy schedule forward, it could make sense for the Blaugrana to supply ample time for the teenager to relaxation and recuperate.