It was the great absence of the Joan Gamper Trophy which pitted FC Barcelona against Al-Ahly (2-1) on Wednesday evening. Pau Cubarsi was the only Catalan player not to have set foot on the pitch against the Egyptian team, raising serious concerns, as Barça launches its La Liga season on Sunday in Elche.
But as indicated Sportthere is no need to worry about the young central defender. There is therefore no physical problem to deplore. Hansi Flick simply decided to preserve him so as not to risk an injury a few days before the official start of the season for the Blaugrana.
