FC Barcelona – Betis | Injuries

Marc Casadó, a regular in Xavi’s calls, Aleix Garrido or Unai Hernández would be the most ‘logical’ alternatives for Barça Atlètic to fill the voids of Fermín López, Pedri and with Gúndogan between cottons

The German Noah Darvich, incorporated this summer, is another interesting profile or even Pau Prim, a second-year youth player.

First setbacks for Xavi Hernández this season. The FC Barcelona coach has seen how in the face of the Betis match on Saturday he will not be able to count on Fermín López, who has been sanctioned by Barça Atlètic (SPORT already reported yesterday that the RFEF informed Barça that he cannot play with either the first team or the subsidiary ) and that has Gündogan between cottons.

The German midfielder suffered a severe bruise to his pelvis in his team’s friendly match against France. Yesterday we learned that he is not seriously serious, but it would not make sense for him to be forced for this weekend either. Less with the Champions League debut next Tuesday. We will see.

In any case, with Sergi Roberto, Oriol Romeu, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong as the only healthy midfielders and 100%, you can always use the quarry. He has not trembled until now when the Egarense has had to do so.

MARRIED AND ALEIX GARRIDO, ‘CLOSE’ OPTIONS FOR XAVI

There is a footballer (who, by the way, turns 20 today) who is usually in dynamic and in first team calls. He is Marc Casado, a born leader, a pivot who can adapt to the interior position, very hardworking. Great ball handling and reading of the game.

Another that Xavi has counted on on occasion (and whom he has praised in public) is Aleix Garrido. With his youth stage over, the one from Ripoll is one of the club’s bets. “Aleix would have been called up before, but he had an injury. I like him a lot. He has talent and that last pass that, when we lack Pedri, is what we miss the most,” the Terrassa coach said a few months ago.

As Xavi says, it is a dynamic interior, with arrival and, most importantly, with that innate ability to see and filter the last pass. Plus a relief from Gündogan, for example.

UNAI HERNÁNDEZ, PURE DYNAMISM

Another name is Unai Hernández. We are seeing it at the beginning of the season with Barça Atlètic somewhat more on the left, almost as a winger. Electric and with great ball control. Unai is a profile that fits very well in the 4-3-3 of the Barça style. As ’10’, playing very well between the lines. Explosive and capable of breaking lines with ease.

Then, as we mentioned, other somewhat more ‘remote’ alternatives. Starting with Noah Darvich, this German talent landed at Barça this summer. First-year youth player and in the dynamics of the reserve team with Márquez. He has played little in competition, but in the preseason he left several flashes. Great last pass and a privileged left foot for both the shot and the assist.

Also Pau Prim. A lifelong ‘6’ for Barça. A lot of quality, he plays with both legs, he moves well with both. Dynamic inside, very good positionally. Aggressive in recovery after loss. Since he was a junior at Barça. Much trust.