Barcelona star named in squad of the day to face Real Valladolid after recovering from injury
Hansi Flick has named his team of the day for Saturday's match against Real Valladolid at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium. Barcelona can go five points ahead of the chasing pack with a win, and ahead of kick-off, they have been given a very useful boost.
Official: The team! @FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/IRWlGiyKWV
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) August 31, 2024
Marc Berna's ACL injury earlier this week meant that Hansi Flick only has three pivot 'options' at this disposal until the return of Frenkie de Jong, that could be further than expected. Two of those, Marc Casado and Pedri, are expected to start against Valladolid, while the other is Eric Garcia, although he was injured himself.
Eric picked up a foot injury earlier this month, but luckily, it wasn't too serious. He returned to training on Friday, and Barcelona have now confirmed he has been passed fit to face Valladolid.
Official: Eric García received the medical green light. @FCBarcelona
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) August 31, 2024
Eric's availability is good news for BarcelonaAs it could allow Pedri to receive a much needed rest if the game is won against Valladolid with minutes to spare. It remains to be seen if he will be counted on during Saturday's game.
