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Youngster Tunkara Joins Barca First Team Amidst Injury Crisis
23 Oct
Summary
- Hansi Flick promoted Ebrima Tunkara to first-team training.
- Several defensive players are sidelined with injuries.
- Tunkara aims to impress Flick for first-team opportunities.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has promoted promising young player Ebrima Tunkara to first-team training as the club grapples with a significant injury crisis. The teenager was called up on Friday, joining fellow youngster Orian Goren in preparation for Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid at Camp Nou.
The first team is currently experiencing severe defensive shortages. Key players such as Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen remain sidelined. Furthermore, Jules Kounde is still recovering from a sprained ankle and is expected to miss the crucial match against their rivals.
Ebrima Tunkara, who missed the start of the season due to his own injury, has since returned to action for Barca Atletic. The highly-rated teenager will be eager to make a strong impression on Flick and potentially earn his first-team debut this season.
