Although he has been getting some very good results, there is no doubt that Hansi Flick has to face quite a difficult time in his start to Barcelona career due to the absence of some of his most important players, including Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Marc Bernal, etc.
Things have gotten even worse in the last few days as Ter Stegen is also now out with a torn patellar tendon. Meanwhile, there are also some good reports for the German tactician. Gavi and Frenkie de Jong have been completing some partial training sessions with the rest of the team in the last few days and can return to action in the coming weeks.
According to SPORT, Frenkie de Jong can be discharged from the infirmary as soon as the next week. He is expected to miss tomorrow’s match against Getafe, and also the next weekend’s fixture against Osasuna, but can be named in the squad for the next Champions League match against Young Boys next Tuesday or for the league match against Alaves on Sunday.
The Dutchman’s return will be a piece of good news for Flick, as he can cover several positions in the midfield. With his return, the German coach will have another player who is more comfortable playing as one of the two pivots, and thus Pedri can be positioned higher up the pitch, as an attacking midfielder.
Meanwhile, Olmo’s recovery is also going well, and he can also be available for the upcoming match against Sevilla on 20th October, after the next international break. For this match against Sevilla, Flick might also have Gavi available, and there will be quite enough options in the midfield available for the Barcelona head coach.
Thus, after a difficult few months, there seems to be some good news for the Blaugranes on the injury front.
