Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has the luxurious lead going into the second leg of their Champions League second leg within the quarter-final in opposition to Borussia Dortmund. That takes among the strain off his picks for the second leg, as he tries to stability efficiency with health ranges. He could have a collection of selections to make earlier than his aspect take to the pitch in Dortmund.
As will Dortmund supervisor Niko Kovac. The Croatian supervisor reportedly referred to as out Karim Adeyemi and Jamie Gittens for his or her performances within the first leg, and dropped each for his or her journey to the Allianz Enviornment and a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich. Whether or not he recollects them or not is all the way down to efficiency, however extra of a priority would be the health of Emre Can, as Sport level out is a late doubt, after coaching alone on Monday.
“At present we gave Emre a relaxation in coaching. He’s been scuffling with muscle issues in his adductor for weeks and retains grinding his enamel. It’s price praising. He won’t play tomorrow; we’ll have to attend and see,” he advised the media earlier than the sport. On the plus aspect for the Germans, Marcel Sabitzer is again from suspension.
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For Flick, there are a variety of concerns. MD level out that Raphinha and Ronald Araujo didn’t prepare as regular on Sunday attributable to muscle discomfort, however Dani Olmo is again within the Barcelona squad after a hamstring damage. He’s unlikely to start out, however might be an choice off the bench. Extra prone to begin within the place behind the striker is Gavi, who after coming off the bench in opposition to Leganes of their 1-0 win on Saturday has an excellent probability of beginning.
One other potential change Sport spotlight is Inigo Martinez, who might make means for Araujo or Eric Garcia from the primary leg. Flick stated that his aspect wouldn’t be enjoyable for the second leg on the Sign Iduna Park, and thus resting Martinez might nicely be a threat, however he will even miss the semi-final first leg if he receives a reserving. His disciplinary report will likely be wiped if he avoids punishment in Germany.
One enforced change would be the absence of Alejandro Balde after his damage at Butarque. As occurred in Madrid, Gerard Martin is ready to interchange Balde. Lastly, a fourth potential change that Flick could contemplate, as highlighted by the Catalan every day, is utilizing Ferran Torres as an alternative of Robert Lewandowski.
It will be a technique of resting the Polish striker, though he will likely be eager to proceed including to his Champions League tally, as he competes for the highest scorer title within the competitors, alongside Raphinha, and to return to his former dwelling. Judging by previous type, Flick will probably make a few adjustments, with out rotating en masse.