The subsequent seven days are large for Barcelona. They face Sevilla on Sunday, earlier than titanic battles in opposition to Bayern Munich (Wednesday) and Real Madrid (subsequent Saturday). Hansi Flick’s squad is in a superb place forward of this, with the likes of Gavi, Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez having simply returned from damage lay-offs.
Hansi Flick and Xavi Hernández solely reside half a kilometer away from one another. They not too long ago spoke about Barça, how Flick is doing and the way it went for Xavi. @sport
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) October 19, 2024
Another participant that shall be out there in opposition to Sevilla is Wojciech Szczesny. The 34-year-old was not included within the squad to face Alaves two weeks in the past as he had solely simply signed, however after recovering his degree throughout coaching, he’s now being thought of for choice.
However, he is not going to play in opposition to Sevilla, barring an Inaki Pena damage. Hansi Flick has confirmed this throughout his pre-match press convention, and he additionally acknowledged that Pena shall be within the line-up in opposition to Bayern too, as per M.D..
“It’s good that (Szczesny) says he is prepared, however there is no purpose why Inaki Pena should not play. Pena will play on Sunday and subsequent Wednesday. I add that we’re pleased that Szczesny is able to play.”
Flick has left the scenario open for subsequent weekend’s El Clasico, however Pena definitely begins as favourite for that one too. Barcelona will hope that they do not remorse it.