Gavi This is the main novelty of the Barcelona call-up against Sevilla with Szcesny, Dani Olmo and Fermín López. The 20-year-old Andalusian footballer returns almost a year after suffering a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and an associated injury to the external meniscus on November 19, 2023 during Spain-Georgia.
11 months after this injuryand one month after resuming training with the group, The Spain international is now back and ready to play. He is joined by Dani Olmo and Fermín, both also recovered from their respective injuries to the biceps femoris of the right leg and an injury to the rectus femoris of the thigh of the right leg. So the German coach now has almost everyone at his disposal, with the exception of Araujo, who is in the home stretch of his recovery.
Besides the midfielder, highlights the presence of Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski. Both footballers were doubtful after arriving injured following the national team’s break. Both sounded the alarm after withdrawing from international matches with discomfort, but it remained just that, simple discomfort and both are ready to face a week which could be decisive both in the Champions League and ‘in the League, due to the clashes against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid
Szczesny debuts, Olmo and Fermín return
The Polish goalkeeper debuts on the roster for the first time after announcing his signing for the Blaugrana team on October 2. Since then, he has been under Hansi Flick’s orders while waiting for his first opportunity to wear shorts and debut his new jersey.
It should be remembered that the goalkeeper had just been inactive for a few months because he retired last August. But Ter Stegen’s injury left Barcelona’s goal limping, which opened the door for the former Poland international to return to the field. Taking advantage of the national team’s break, Szczesny gritted his teeth to prepare for what could be his debut official this Sunday against Sevilla at Montjuic.
Barça fans were able to see their new recruit a week before the Clásico against Real Madrid. Everything indicates that Iñaki Peña will be on the bench this Sunday. We will see if it is final or if Flick decides to rotate the two goalkeepers. But the reality is that Szczesny is already ready to play, which is why he joined the Barcelona squad this Sunday.
The national team break has been very good for Barcelona. Hansi Flick smiles because he brings back three important players for this team. Gavi, Dani Olmo and Fermín have already recovered of their respective injuries and are included on the list.
Summons to Barcelona
Goalkeepers: Szczesny, Iñaki Peña and Kochen
Defenses: Cubarsí, Balde, Íñigo Martínez, Koundé, Eric García, Héctor Fort, Gerard Martín and Sergi Domínguez.
Midfield: Gavi, Pedri, Pablo Torre, Fermín, Marc Casadó, Dani Olmo and De Jong.
Facades: Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Pau Victor and Lamine Yamal.
