Europa Press, E-Noticies, @FCBarcelona Bombshell at Barça! He pulls out of El Clásico, he doesn't want to play, Hansi Flick is going to blacklist him.
The statements made by this Barça footballer, although understandable, have surprised everyone, including Flick
On October 26, a new edition of El Clásico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will take place. The match, which promises to be thrilling, will pit the two main contenders for the LaLiga title against each other at a key moment in the season. Whoever emerges victorious from Bernabéu will take the lead, so both Hansi Flick and Xabi Alonso will go all out.
Real Madrid Has the Best Possible Starting Eleven
For Real Madrid, the outlook is quite optimistic. Xabi Alonso will be able to count, barring any last-minute setbacks, on his best starting eleven. Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to be fully recovered, as is Dean Huijsen, who was dropped from Spain's squad at the last minute due to minor soleus discomfort.
The white squad arrives in great form and with sky-high morale after their latest LaLiga victory. Kylian Mbappé remains the undisputed leader of the attack, while Arda Güler brings magic to the midfield. There is a sense of confidence at Bernabéu, as everyone is aware that this Clásico could mark a turning point in the season.
Hansi Flick Has More Doubts
At Barça, however, the atmosphere is more uncertain. Hansi Flick is keeping a close eye on the medical room, which currently has more names than desired. Key players such as Joan García, Raphinha, Fermín, and Lamine are nursing injuries, and their availability for El Clásico is unknown.
The most concerning case is Joan García's. The young goalkeeper, who had earned his spot with brilliant performances, has just undergone knee surgery and won't be ready in time for the big match. His absence forces Hansi Flick to turn to Wojciech Szczesny, but what seemed like a natural solution has become a new headache for the German coach.
Everyone Is Talking About Wojciech Szczesny's Statements
Wojciech Szczesny has surprised everyone with statements that have set off the alarm in the Barça locker room. "I'm not counting on playing El Clásico at all; I hope they don't have to see me because I want Joan García to recover quickly from his injury", he admitted. Many have interpreted his words as a resignation, something Hansi Flick hasn't taken well at all.
These statements reflect his commitment to the locker room, but they also make it clear that, in his mind, Joan García is Barça's undisputed starter. Wojciech Szczesny sees himself as a mentor, not as a real alternative, something that has unsettled Hansi Flick ahead of El Clásico.
As of today, everything suggests that the October 26 Clásico comes too soon for Joan García. If his recovery doesn't take an unexpected turn, Wojciech Szczesny will be in charge of guarding Barça's goal. What remains to be seen is whether Hansi Flick fully trusts him or if, after his statements, he tries to rush Joan back.
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