Barça confirms 2 'signings' to face PSG: Luis Enrique accepts the challenge

Barça made a successful debut at Newcastle's stadium in this season's Champions League edition, defeating the English team 2-1. The main star was English winger Marcus Rashford, signed this summer from Manchester United. After a few league matches with little involvement, Rashford showcased all his qualities by scoring two truly spectacular goals.

Saint James Park surrendered to the outstanding performance of the English striker, who regained his best form in front of the British fans. Barça wants to keep this trajectory going with a new victory against the reigning champion, PSG led by Luís Enrique. The match will take place at Estadi Lluís Companys next Wednesday, October 1.

Hansi Flick has received good news this week: Alejandro Balde, the starting left-back, has returned to training with the group. After an injury to his left hamstring (biceps femoris) earlier this month, the academy graduate has met the stipulated recovery timeline. Barring any last-minute surprises, the German coach will be able to count on the La Masia player for the upcoming matches.

Balde recovers as planned

Although Balde is meeting the planned recovery timeline, Hansi Flick didn't want to take any risks and didn't call him up against Oviedo. Flick trusts Gerard Martín, who has satisfactorily replaced Balde in recent matches. The priority for the German is to take care of the players and not push them to avoid possible relapses.

The German coach also has young Jofre Torrents for this position, who has backed up Gerard Martín. The academy graduate is waiting for his opportunity on the bench after a preseason where he has shown all his qualities. The season is demanding, and managing playing time will be key for every member of the first team.

Lamine Yamal hopes to be ready against PSG

The academy forward is still suffering from groin discomfort and was unavailable for last Thursday's match at Tartiere. Lamine keeps training alone, and it is expected that the international could be available for the Champions League match against PSG. Before the match against Luís Enrique's team, Barça will face Real Sociedad in the league, where it is expected that Lamine could already get some minutes.

After the international break, Lamine Yamal was forced to stop due to discomfort in his groin area. This clearly upset Hansi Flick, who strongly criticized the Federation for their management of minutes with the blaugrana star. PSG will visit Barça and will have significant absences, as their two main attacking stars, Demebelé and Doué, are injured.