Hansi Flick faces a major setback as four Barcelona stars miss the Club Brugge clash through injury ahead of their crucial Champions League tie
Hansi Flick is facing a major setback as Barcelona prepare to face Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with four key players ruled out through injury.
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According to reports from Barça Universal, the absentees include Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, Raphinha, Joan Garcia, and Pedri, all of whom will miss the trip to the Jan Breydel Stadium.
The injuries come as a significant blow to Hansi Flick, who has been striving to maintain consistency in his first Champions League campaign with Barcelona.
Meanwhile, there is a glimmer of hope for the Catalans as Andreas Christensen returned to full training on Monday and could feature in the matchday squad.
Barcelona head into the European fixture on a high after a 3-1 victory over Elche in LaLiga at the weekend, a result that lifted morale in the dressing room and reaffirmed Flick’s tactical approach.
With crucial points at stake, the German manager will rely on the depth of his squad to keep Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions alive.
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The encounter kicks off at 9 pm Nigerian time, and fans will be watching closely to see how Flick’s men cope without several of their key stars.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
