Barcelona coach Flick originally hoped that the team would regain its form after the international break. However, with Olmo's injury, the German coach faced the problem of formation, especially when many key players were injured. "World Sports News" analyzed the possible solutions for the Red and Blue Army.
Olmo's injury makes Barcelona face more difficulties in preparing for the La Liga match against Girona, the Champions League match against Olympiacos, and the subsequent El Clasico against Real Madrid. Olmo will miss several weeks due to a calf injury. The academy product has started four of the past five games and played the full game three times. Last season, he only played the entire game in the Copa del Rey against Betis.
Fermin and Rafinha are also recovering from injuries. Whether they can play against Girona is still doubtful. Garvey and Yamal are also confirmed to be absent. Currently, Olmo is the only attacking midfielder candidate, because players like Rafinha who can play as an attacking midfielder are also recovering from injuries. Fermin is recovering from an iliopsoas injury to his left leg three weeks ago against Getafe. Although he has had some team training, he will not be able to start in the short term. The situation in Fermin does not look promising at the moment. Raphinha is not expected to return to action in the middle of next week after sustaining a calf muscle injury against Oviedo three weeks ago.
Under such circumstances, Frick did not have many options. Last season, Olmo (20 games), Fermi (12 games), Garvey (11 games), Pablo Torre (6 games), Rafinha (5 games), Pedri (5 games), Garvey (1 game) and Ferran Torres (1 game) all served as attacking midfielders. Of these players, only Pedri and Ferran Torres are still in the team and are not injured, and Badji can also fill this position.
Another option is for Rashford to operate behind the centre-forward, but this is not his usual position as he needs more space. In addition, there are young players such as DeRoro and Toni Fernandez who can try this position or appear on the wings. DeRo had already started against Real Sociedad, with the 17-year-old youth academy player being replaced after half-time.
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