Barcelona is not going to have head coach Hansi Flick within the dugout for this weekend’s El Clasico showdown in opposition to Actual Madrid, with it now being confirmed that their efforts to have him accessible on the Santiago Bernabeu have been in useless.
Flick was despatched off by referee Jesus Gil throughout Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Girona final weekend, having been proven two yellow playing cards. It was confirmed that an enchantment in opposition to this resolution had been lodged, however the Disciplinary Committee determined that the dismissal was justified, and subsequently handed out a one-match suspension.
Barcelona submitted a brand new enchantment to the Appeals Committee, however as per MD, this has now been rejected. In consequence, Flick shall be banned from the touchline, that means that he shall be compelled to look at El Clasico from the stands – except the membership decides to make one remaining enchantment to the Courtroom of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Barcelona assistant coach Marcus Sorg will fill in for Flick
Barcelona will naturally be very upset to not have Flick within the dugout on the Bernabeu, the place he received 4-0 final season. His absence will imply that assistant head coach Marcus Sorg steps as much as lead the group, which he did on two events final season in opposition to Leganes and Atletico Madrid.
Worrying for Barcelona, they misplaced each of these matches (0-1 to Leganes, 1-2 in opposition to Atleti), so there may be proof that not having Flick within the dugout is a big drawback for them. Nonetheless, there’ll nonetheless be confidence {that a} end result will be achieved with Sorg main the group.
For now, it stays to be seen whether or not Barcelona determine to take the matter to CAS, however they’ve till Friday at 12pm CEST to take action. Whether it is determined that no additional enchantment shall be filed, Flick shall be within the stands on Sunday afternoon.