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Barca's Defense in Tatters: Raphinha to Face PSG
20 Oct
Summary
- Raphinha set for return against PSG after hamstring injury.
- Barcelona faces severe defensive crisis with multiple injuries.
- Midfielders considered as makeshift defenders, teen Campos included.
Barcelona is facing a severe defensive injury crisis ahead of their Champions League match against Paris St Germain. Manager Hansi Flick confirmed that Raphinha could return to the starting XI after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained on September 19. The team is particularly depleted in defense, with Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia joining Andreas Christensen on the injury list.
To address the shortage, Flick indicated that midfielders Rodri Hernandez and Frenkie de Jong might be deployed in defensive roles. Furthermore, 18-year-old centre-back Alex Campos, who has yet to make his senior debut for Barcelona, has been included in the squad for the crucial PSG game. Flick expects Kounde to return soon, potentially for the match against Real Madrid.
