Barcelona prolonged their profitable run to seven matches on Wednesday with a convincing win away at Crvena Zvedza within the Champions League. Nonetheless, it wasn’t an ideal evening for Hansi Flick’s facet in Belgrade, as Pau Cubarsi was compelled off throughout the second half after he suffered a deep reduce to his face.
10 stitches had been required to repair the wound, which has put pay to his possibilities of being concerned in Spain’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures in opposition to Denmark and Switzerland. It has additionally led to doubts about whether or not he can play for Barcelona in opposition to Actual Sociedad on Sunday night.
Cubarsi will check himself throughout Saturday’s coaching session, with reporting that his wounds have healed nicely in the previous few days. Irritation has additionally subsided, that means that he’s anticipated to be together with in Flick’s matchday squad for the journey to Donostia-San Sebastian – if he’s, he’d should put on a masks as safety.
There isn’t any doubt that want Cubarsi to be accessible. La Actual are a really robust opponent, and particularly at Reale Enviornment, and if he had been unable to play, it’s possible that Sergi Dominguez can be introduced in to start out for under the third time.
