The FC Barcelona-Osasuna poster never ceases to speak. A meeting that should have taken place initially on March 8, but which was canceled at the last minute following the tragic death of Barça's doctor, Carles Miñarro Garcia. After the postponement of this match, the Liga tried to find the best possible place in the calendar. And the ruling body of Spanish football finally decided to organize this late match on March 27. This has put the Cules in all their states since several Catalan players would barely have time to return from their national selections, like Raphinha (Brazil) or Ronald Araujo (Uruguay).
Barça has it bad
Raised, Barça was not heard by La Liga, despite its requests. The meeting therefore took place last night and the outcome was positive for the Blaugranas who won 3 to 0. They nevertheless lost Dani Olmo on injury. But after the final whistle, the Barcelonais emptied their bag. This is the case of Jules Koundé. “It is not normal. We have talked about it several times, the calendar, to play too many matches. I know that sometimes some people find it difficult to understand. It is true that we are very lucky to do what we do. I consider myself lucky to live from our passion, to live well. I think it is also a lack of respect for the club to postpone this match on this date. ”
He added: “Regardless of the club, Osasuna also had internationals like Budimir, which I faced and who did not have the necessary rest, and many other teammates. No matter the club… Barcelona, Osasuna, or even Madrid when it happens to them. I think that beyond the lack of respect for clubs, it is a lack of respect for the players, because we must understand that we are not machines. ” His trainer, Hans Dieter Flick, is also annoyed. “It was not the best day to play, and we paid it with Olmo's injury. I go with a bitter taste in my mouth. With this calendar, two weeks of injury represent a lot of matches that he could miss. ”
Osasuna plans to set a complaint
Last night, it is not only the Barça which was unhappy. Indeed, Osasuna was also very angry. “The Federation has decided so and there is no choice but to play. It's a carrot “notably launched the club president, Luis Sabalza, before the meeting. And the carrot is difficult to digest for Osasuna, who studies the possibility of placing a complaint after the shock against FCB. Marca explains that “The legal services of the Navarrais club are studying whether to contest the match for the bad alignment of Iñigo Martínez. The Pamplona institution would take advantage of article 5 of FIFA, which includes the time that has to flow for a player to come back to play matches with his club after an injury that does not allow him to go with his team. “
The precise point of the regulation which is mentioned here is as follows: “If a player does not participate or withdraw from the national team due to an injury, he cannot play with his club during the five days following the last match of the international window, unless the National Federation expressly frees the player.” Regarding Iñigo Martinez, who was forfeited with La Roja, Spain played against the Netherlands on Sunday, 4 days before. Osasuna reflects, including an appeal. At the same time, El Chiringuito Considers that it should not impact Barça, which is very quiet while knowing that the player was recalled 11 days ago. Business to follow …
