FC Barcelona returns to the Champions League after its defeat on the first day against Monaco. Now, Hansi Flick’s men will receive the visit of the Swiss team, Young Boys, where they will hope to achieve their first victory in European competition.
Below we leave you with the injured and sanctioned players of FC Barcelona for this Champions League match:
Ter Stegen
German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has suffered one of the worst possible injuries for a goalkeeper: the total rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee. This serious injury occurred during the match against Villarreal, forcing Ter Stegen to leave on a stretcher. He will be off the pitch until May 2025. His absence leaves an important void in Barcelona’s goal, as Ter Stegen has been one of the most consistent and key players in the team in recent seasons. The club will have to turn to its second goalkeeper for the coming months.
Frenkie de Jong
Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, a fundamental piece in Barcelona’s midfield, is out due to an ankle injury. This setback will leave him out until early October 2024. De Jong is crucial in both the defensive and offensive phases, being the perfect link between both lines of the team. Without him, Barcelona loses much of its control in the midfield. Flick will have to adjust his lineup and trust Pedri and Marc Casadó to try to maintain the balance and fluidity that the Dutchman provided.
Ronald Araújo
The Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo is another of the important casualties that FC Barcelona faces. A hamstring injury will keep him out of competition until mid-December 2024. Araújo is a pillar in the Blaugrana defense, known for his physical strength, ability to anticipate and solidity in one-on-one duels. His absence leaves a difficult hole to fill in the team’s defensive line. Flick will have to rotate between players like Jules Koundé and Íñigo Martínez to try to maintain defensive stability in the upcoming games.
Gavi
Gavi, Barcelona’s energetic midfielder, is out of action due to a torn cruciate ligament, one of the most serious injuries in football. He is expected to be out until mid-October 2024. His ability to press high, recover balls and his ability to handle the ball make him a unique player who is difficult to replace. Gavi’s injury forces Flick to make adjustments to his midfield, probably giving more prominence to players like Pablo Torre, who will try to replicate the intensity and energy that the young man brought to the team.
Fermin Lopez
Fermín López, one of the emerging promises of FC Barcelona, has also been hit by an injury. A muscle problem in his leg will keep him out until mid-October 2024. Although he is not an undisputed starter, Fermín had begun to gain relevance in Flick’s rotations, showing versatility in midfield and attack. His loss reduces the coach’s options to rotate at key moments of the season, but it also opens the door for other young players, like Marc Casadó, to have the opportunity to add minutes and prove their worth in competitions.
Marc Bernal
The young Marc Bernal, one of the promises of Barcelona’s youth football, suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury that will keep him out of action until September 2025. Although he was not yet a regular part of the first team, Bernal had begun to integrate into the training and matches, showing glimpses of his talent and potential for the future. This injury is a significant blow to his development as a footballer, delaying his progression. Although his loss will not affect Barça’s immediate performance, his absence will be felt in the long term, losing a young and versatile option for the midfield.
Dani Olmo
Dani Olmo, one of Barcelona’s stars at the start of the season, will be off the pitch until mid-October 2024 due to a muscle injury to the femoral biceps. His creative ability and vision to generate dangerous plays have been fundamental in the team’s attack. With his absence, Flick loses one of his most disruptive players. The coach will have to adjust his offensive scheme, probably giving more minutes to Pedri or Pau Víctor, who will have the difficult task of covering the void left by the Spanish international in the Blaugrana offense.
Andreas Christensen
Danish central defender Andreas Christensen is another crucial casualty for FC Barcelona, due to an Achilles tendon injury that will keep him out until early November 2024. Christensen has been a pillar in the team’s defense, providing solidity, leadership and security at the bottom line. His absence leaves the team with fewer experienced options in defense, which will force Flick to turn to alternatives such as Íñigo Martínez to maintain the defensive structure. Christensen’s loss represents a challenge for Barcelona in high-level and competitive matches.
The only player who will miss this match due to suspension will be Eric García, who was sent off on matchday one against Monaco in the early stages of the match.
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