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FERMIN LOPEZ ABSENCE: ANALYZING MIDFIELDER'S IMPACT ON BARCELONA'S KEY FIXTURES
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is out for two weeks with a soleus injury, missing key games vs Atletico & in the UCL. A major setback for coach Hansi Flick.
Barcelona just got hit with another injury issue. Midfielder Fermin Lopez is out for about two weeks because of a soleus problem in his right leg.
This guy has been important for Hansi Flick this season, so he's going to miss some important La Liga and Champions League games. It's bad timing since Pedri is close to coming back. This messes with the midfield situation during a tough part of the schedule.
Barcelona said that Lopez hurt the soleus muscle in his right leg during practice on Thursday. It's a setback for Flick, who was happy to hear that Pedri would be back for the Alaves game.
The team said that Lopez has a small injury to the soleus muscle in his right leg, and he's expected to be out for about two weeks.”
This is bad timing for Flick. Lopez will miss key La Liga and Champions League games after they lost to Chelsea 3-0. He's expected to miss games against Alaves, Atletico Madrid, Betis, and Eintracht Frankfurt. It's not clear if he'll be ready for the Osasuna game on December 13, since that's only two days after he's supposed to be back.
Lopez has been playing well this season and just played his 100th game for the first team. He's been really helpful while Barca has been having trouble with injuries in the midfield. So, this injury makes things even harder for Flick's plans.
Besides the medical stuff, Lopez's injury might be a big deal for the team. Mundo Deportivo said that he's still feeling the effects of a hard hit he took against Athletic Club. Oihan Sancet got a red card for that tackle. Lopez was still hurting, but he played in Barca's Champions League game at Stamford Bridge, where they lost badly.
He played for a little over an hour before being taken out, and it looks like that made things worse and led to the injury in practice. This is his second injury this season, and it comes just when Barca's injury list was getting shorter. Only Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Gavi are still out for a long time.
Even though losing Lopez is a problem, Barca got some good news with Pedri coming back. He practised normally on Thursday and should be ready for the Alaves game. He gives Flick more options and lets the team manage playing time better, especially after the tough schedule they've had.
With Pedri back, Dani Olmo might get to start in attacking midfield again. Flick wants to rotate players and protect the important ones. Lopez's absence already affected the lineup on Tuesday in London. Barcelona had trouble with their midfield balance and control without him.
This is a time when they need to manage the team carefully. Barca is trying to catch up in La Liga after their Champions League loss. Flick needs to depend on his midfield depth, including Pedri, Olmo, and Frenkie de Jong, for the next two weeks.
Lopez is expected to miss at least four games, including an important one against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou and a big Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt.
If he recovers as expected, he could be back around December 13, which means the Osasuna game at home is the earliest he could play. But Barcelona won't rush him, especially since soleus injuries can come back. The team hopes he's only out for two weeks and that he's back in time for the important December games.
FROM "ONE FOOT OUT" TO MVP: THE HANSI FLICK CONVERSATION THAT SAVED RAPHINHA
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 to retain the Spanish Super Cup. Discover Hansi Flick’s reaction here.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick had plenty of praise for Raphinha after the forward bagged two goals to sink Real Madrid and help Barcelona keep hold of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
Raphinha’s on a tear right now—seven goals in his last five games. That includes his brace in the 3-2 win over Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Earlier this season, he missed about two months with an injury, and during that stretch, Barcelona’s form took a real hit. But since coming back, he’s looked sharp. Flick told reporters, “His mentality is unbelievable; his energy lifts the whole team.”
Raphinha did fluff a good chance in the first half, but he made up for it almost immediately, putting Barca ahead in Jeddah. Then, with the game tied at 2-2, he stepped up again—this time from outside the box, with a little help from a deflection, to score the winner.
“He missed that first opportunity, but then he scored and gave the team a real boost,” Flick said. “That’s what Raphinha brings—he’s intense, and we need that.”
Barca beat Madrid to win this trophy last season too and went on to clinch a domestic treble. Flick hopes this win will push the league leaders on to even bigger things this year.
“We feel great; we’re confident,” Flick said after Barca’s tenth straight win in all competitions. “A final against Real Madrid always means something extra. Winning it again—honestly, it’s fantastic.”
Flick has now won all eight finals he’s coached, including two against Madrid last season. “When we focus and play like we did today, I get such a good feeling about this team,” he said.
He also brought Ronald Araujo back onto the field late in the match, after the defender took about a month off for his mental health. “Being out there and winning this title means a lot to him,” Flick said. “I’m really happy he’s back, and it seems like he’s doing okay. We’ll always support him.”
OFFICIAL DECISION: BARCELONA INFORM MARCUS RASHFORD THEY WANT HIM TO STAY AT CAMP NOU
Barcelona plan to keep Marcus Rashford permanently despite financial hurdles. See the latest on his £26m clause and United future.
Barcelona really do want to keep Marcus Rashford, but they’re not so sure about paying the full £26 million buyout clause in his loan deal from Manchester United.
It’s only been a little over a year since Rashford last played for United. After that, Ruben Amorim pushed him out of the first team. Rashford bounced back with a solid loan spell at Aston Villa, then landed at Barcelona last summer on a season-long deal. The club got an option to make it permanent.
So far, this move feels like a win for everyone. Rashford has scored seven goals and set up 11 more in 26 games, and Barcelona is sitting four points clear at the top of La Liga. He looks like a new man—sharper, more driven—and now he’s a big piece for Thomas Tuchel’s England squad heading into the World Cup.
There’s still been some debate about whether Barcelona will lock him down for good, since he hasn’t totally nailed down a starting spot. Just this week, he started on the bench for their Super Cup semi-final win over Athletic Club.
Now, with El Clásico against Real Madrid in the Super Cup final coming up on Sunday, a lot of eyes are on Rashford to see how much he’ll feature.
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim got sacked last Monday, which could open the door for guys like Rashford and Jadon Sancho to return to United. But according to The Athletic, United doesn’t plan to bring them back. Barcelona, on the other hand, has decided they want Rashford to stick around at Camp Nou after this season.
Still, Fabrizio Romano reports that Barcelona isn’t exactly rushing to trigger that buyout clause, and any final call probably won’t come until closer to the summer. Their finances play a big part in this—plus, Rashford’s £350,000-a-week salary, which Barcelona is currently covering in full.
The £26 million fee already looks like a bargain for a player of Rashford’s ability, and with the way he’s been playing, United aren’t likely to settle for less.
Either way, Rashford seems happy in Spain. He’s made it clear he wants to stay, and there are even rumours he’s hoping to link up again with ex-United teammate Kobbie Mainoo.
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