Last Sunday’s Clasico, won by Real Madrid to the detriment of FC Barcelona (2-1), caused damage. Firstly in the standings, since the Catalans are now five points behind the Madrid leader. But also in terms of personnel, since numerous losses are to be deplored on each side.
In Madrid, Dani Carvajal is expected to miss several months of competition after yet another problem with his right knee. In the opposite camp, Pedri also suffered an injury. More precisely a “rupture of the biceps femoris disc of the left thigh” (hamstrings), as indicated by his club. His return to the field should not occur before the next international break.
Added to the absence of the Spanish metronome are those of Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo for Barça. The two players, who were withdrawn on Sunday, have still not left the Catalan infirmary, explains Mundo Deportivo. Prolonged unavailability which does not really suit coach Hansi Flick, three days before the match against Elche (Sunday, 6:30 p.m.) in La Liga.
Two returns to training
In all, Christensen, Raphinha, Pedri, Gavi, Joan Garcia, Ter Stegen, and Lewandowski should miss the next day of the Spanish championship. A very substantial list in which Marcus Rashford and Frenkie de Jong do not appear. The two executives resumed training on Thursday “completely normal” indicates the Iberian media.
Just like Lamine Yamal. The Barcelona number 10 completed a session in full possession of his means despite his groin problem. Note that young central defender Pau Cubarsi carried out specific work in the gym this Thursday. However, no physical problem is to be deplored.
