FC Barcelona will face Copenhagen this Wednesday with a spot within the prime eight of the Champions League at stake.
Having managed to safe a victory away to Slavia Prague final week, the Blaugrana have a possibility to sneak into the highest eight and keep away from going by way of an extra playoff spherical to qualify for the Spherical of 16.
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Main as much as the sport, although, supervisor Hansi Flick has some main choice selections to make, with probably the most regarding one coming in midfield.
In any case, Barcelona shall be with out Frenkie de Jong, who’s suspended for the match. The harm to Pedri additional complicates issues for the Blaugrana supervisor.
Now, in accordance with , every thing signifies that Dani Olmo, who scored in opposition to Actual Oviedo, will occupy Pedri’s place in midfield, with Fermin Lopez anticipated to function because the No. 10.
As for the participant to fill the De Jong position, Flick has three choices.
Bringing Eric again into midfield
A number of days in the past, this appeared the obvious possibility, however latest staff dynamics have raised extra doubts. Firstly, Flick seems pleased with the partnership shaped by Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia in central defence.
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Furthermore, Gerard Martin has seen his performances drop in his latest appearances as a centre-back.
Garcia to return to midfield vs Copenhagen? (Picture by Stuart Franklin/Getty Photographs)
Nonetheless, the choice of transferring Eric into midfield is a robust risk, despite the fact that Barça seemed a lot better within the second half vs Oviedo after he moved to centre-back after beginning at right-back.
Marc Casado: The logical possibility
Marc Casado made a shock begin in opposition to Actual Oviedo, filling in for Pedri, pairing with De Jong. And the supervisor has the choice of turning to the La Masia midfielder once more in opposition to Copenhagen.
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Throughout Flick’s first months on the membership, Casado produced his finest performances taking part in within the holding midfield place when De Jong was out injured. Having seen his significance wane this season, the midfielder will hope to regain prominence.
Betting on Marc Bernal
Marc Bernal performed simply over quarter-hour in opposition to Actual Oviedo and may very well be a shock contender to begin in opposition to Copenhagen.
The younger Spaniard has seen his minutes being managed by Flick this season since his return from an ACL harm, however there was a gradual improve in his sport time. A beginning berth in an important UEFA Champions League fixture may very well be a significant step in the suitable path.