Champions League: Barcelona Suffer Injury Blows Ahead of PSG Quarterfinal
Champions League: Barça to be without Raphinha adn lamine Yamal against PSG
Barcelona’s preparations for their Champions league quarterfinal clash against Paris Saint-Germain have been disrupted by fresh injury concerns. Winger Lamine Yamal, recovering from an injury sustained during teh recent international break, has not yet returned to team training, casting doubt on his availability for the first leg at Montjuïc. Adding to Barcelona’s woes, Raphinha has been officially ruled out after being forced off during the match against Oviedo, according to reports in the Spanish press. The Brazilian is not expected to return to action untill after the upcoming international break.
The injury list extends beyond the attack, with goalkeeper Joan Garcia now sidelined due to an injury picked up in training. This setback jeopardizes his potential first call-up to the Spanish national team.Manager Hansi Flick is already without long-term absentees Gavi and Fermin, and the condition of Alejandro Balde remains uncertain, further limiting defensive options.
With five days remaining before facing PSG, Flick must navigate a critical match without several key players. The club may need to rely on youth players from La Masia and increased playing time for senior squad members. While Barcelona currently enjoys strong form in La Liga, these absences could prove meaningful against one of the tournament’s strongest contenders, particularly given PSG’s own depth despite some injuries.The tie presents a major challenge for Barcelona: to overcome adversity or succumb to the pressure of missing stars.
