Barcelona is preparing to compete against Benfica in the first stage of their Champions League round of 16 draw, but they know without knowing if Gavi can play in the Estadio da Luz on Wednesday evening. The midfielder, who also missed the victory of the weekend at Real Sociedad, has suffered from illness.
In his press conference for the competition (via MD), Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick gave an update about the situation of Gavi, which will be determined by the medical staff.
“We'll see. Yesterday he didn't train because he didn't feel good. The doctor will see and decide. '
Flick also spoke about the midfield debate with Gavi and Dani Olmo. Both players who played in recent weeks alongside Marc Casado/Fenkie de Jong and Pedri, and the German believes that they are each excellent in their own greetings.
“Gavi can play in different positions, he presses and gives us a defensive mood. He also plays well with the ball. Olmo enjoys that place – he scores goals and generates opportunities. “
Flick was also asked about Robert Lewandowski, whose goal against La Real saw him break the personal goal record for a season since he moved to Barcelona in the summer of 2022. The Polish striker is 34 goals for the campaign.
“It is always good to have a striker who scores so many goals and that the team gives him that chance. It is a collective mission. That's the key. We have to continue as we have the past two months. “
Barcelona will hope that Lewandowski will shoot in Lisbon on Wednesday evening, because during the previous meeting he was between the two teams when he supplied the penalty twice, is a remarkable 5-4 victory for the Catalan giants. A similar result would be welcomed this time, although Flick will hope that his side is defensive better.
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