Barcelona Given Double Injury Boost for El Clasico
Digest more
With Ferran Torres and Raphinha doubtful for both the Champions League clash and El Clasico, head coach Hansi Flick confirmed his faith in Marcus Rashford to spearhead the attack. The German coach hailed Rashford as a "good option as a No.
In an unexpected turn of events, FC Barcelona gears up for their Champions League match against Olympiakos with a surprising twist in their squad selection. As fans eagerly await the clash, two key updates have emerged: the return of Ferran Torres and the absence of Andreas Christensen.
FC Barcelona will head into their next Champions League challenge severely weakened in attack. Both Raphinha and Ferran Torres missed Monday’s training session and have been ruled out of the clash against Olympiacos, dealing a significant blow to Hansi Flick, who continues to manage an increasingly crowded injury list.
Two days prior to the Clasico, Hansi Flick finds his Barcelona contingent in dire straits as they are hit with yet another injury setback. This time, it's their Brazilian lynchpin Raphinha, who skipped training on Friday,
Since making the switch from Man City in January 2022, Torres has played in 168 competitive matches for Barcelona, scoring 49 goals. According to Spanish outlet SPORT, Barcelona are unlikely to be very active during the January transfer window in terms of incomings.