A blow for Xavi’s men
Barcelona lost Gerard Pique to injury in the first half of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final at Eintracht Frankfurt.
The 35-year-old started the game alongside Eric Garcia in the heart of the defense but asked to be substituted midway through the opening 45 minutes.
Pique wandered off looking quite disconsolate and was replaced by Clement Lenglet.
Malas noticias para el Barcelona...
— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) April 7, 2022
Piqué sale con molestias del campo, entra Lenglet en su lugar. pic.twitter.com/6xjnS6C3mO
It’s not quite clear yet what kind of problem Pique has picked up but early reports suggest the defender has suffered an adductor injury.
Barca will certainly be hoping the problem is not too serious as the defender has been in great form this season.
Xavi did admit before the international break that Pique had been playing with a niggle, but it’s not clear if he went off because of that problem or if this is a new injury.
The arrival of Lenglet saw the Frenchman make just his fourth appearance of 2022. Lenglet slotted in alongside Garcia with Ronald Araujo remaining at right-back.
Araujo should return to central defense against Levante on Sunday and may partner Eric if Pique is not fit enough for the league game.
Dani Alves will be available again and can take over at right-back. The Brazilian was not in the squad on Thursday as he’s not been registered for the Europa League.
from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts https://ift.tt/yl6YqnW
0 التعليقات:
إرسال تعليق