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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.
REPORT: HANSI FLICK RELEGATES MARC-ANDRé TER STEGEN TO THIRD CHOICE; GIRONA MOVE NOW HIGHLY LIKELY
Girona are planning a shock January loan for Marc-André ter Stegen. Can the Catalan side agree on wages with Barcelona today?
Girona's management is planning to sign a big La Liga player: Barcelona's Marc-André ter Stegen.
Mundo Deportivo recently reported Girona's surprising interest, saying they're ready to get the German keeper this winter if they get a chance.
Signing a player like him costs a lot, but Girona is determined to do what it takes to make their team stronger. They can't afford to buy him outright, so they're looking at a loan. For that to happen, either Ter Stegen or Barcelona needs to give up quite a bit of money.
Girona thinks the 33-year-old German would quickly fix their goalie problem. They're hoping his presence will steady the defense and bring leadership.
The report also mentions that the player is open to the move. At 33, he needs to play every week to stay the starting goalie for Germany in the next World Cup.
Barcelona seems okay with letting him go for a while, but the money is still the issue. Girona just can't afford his full salary without help.
It all depends on two things: Barcelona will have to pay part of his wages, or Ter Stegen must take a pay cut to join Estadi Montilivi. Previous reports said Barcelona doesn't want to force their captain out. Aston Villa has also reportedly reached out to the German.
Barcelona should value the player more than his salary.
Barcelona needs to be smart about this. They need to protect their finances while taking care of a club legend who still has a lot of value. There's no point in keeping a top earner on the bench. Instead, the team should make the loan happen to keep him in shape all season.
If the German just sits around, his transfer value will drop. The club would also lose their advantage when it's time to sell him later. Joan Laporta and Deco should work out a deal where they cover some of his pay. They should view that cost as an investment to keep his value high, not just waste money.
Looking ahead, this move seems like the end of Ter Stegen's time at Camp Nou. If he leaves now, it clearly shows that Barcelona is moving on to younger goalies. The clubs will probably find a compromise on the wages soon. Everyone wants this to happen. Girona gets a top-notch goalie, Barcelona eases some tension in the locker room, and Ter Stegen gets to chase his World Cup dreams.
BARCELONA MOVE FOR FORMER LA MASIA STAR ADRIAN BERNABé BEFORE VALUE SKYROCKETS
Barcelona is eyeing a reunion with La Masia graduate Adrian Bernabé. Discover how the Parma star became an affordable target.
Barcelona is super aware that money is tight, and they can't just sign anyone they want. They need to be smart about who they bring in, focusing on players who won't break the bank and who will fit how the team plays.
With this in mind, Barca has been watching a familiar face: Adrian Bernabe. He used to play in Barca's youth system and has been doing well in Italy, according to Fichajes.
The club thinks he's grown into a player who would do well in their current system. At 24, he's a key player for Parma and could be a good addition to the team.
Bernabe is mainly a central midfielder. He left Barcelona for Manchester City back in 2018, hoping to learn a lot. He played a bit under Pep Guardiola but didn't get a ton of playing time because of the competition.
That's why he moved to Parma in 2021, which seemed like a step down at the time. But it was a good move. Parma trusted him and gave him a big role, which helped him grow.
He really stepped up as a leader, running the midfield and controlling the game. He was a big part of Parma getting promoted to Serie A, and this season he's been playing great.
Barcelona likes Bernabe because he's got skills, vision, and understands how to play his position. He's good at moving the ball, making smart passes, and playing with discipline. Plus, he can shoot from far out and is good on set pieces, which is a bonus.
This wouldn't be a huge signing, but it fits with what Barcelona is trying to do right now, which is get players who are ready to play right away without costing too much. The fact that Bernabe came up through La Masia and played under Guardiola is a plus.
He's got a contract with Parma until 2027, so Barca would have to talk to them to make a deal. Still, his age, how much he makes, and his familiarity with Barcelona's style of play make him an affordable option.
Apparently, people close to Bernabe are happy about Barcelona's interest, but there's no rush to make anything happen just yet.
Barcelona will keep watching him as things progress. Bringing back a former player who has developed somewhere else would suit the club's current plans.
They're definitely interested; they like what he can do, and he's still an option as Barcelona tries to strengthen the team without losing sight of their values.
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