Bad news for Barcelona: Pau Cubarsi injured himself and made an early exit during Spain’s Nations League clash yesterday. This is concerning because the timing of this injury couldn’t be worse. Barca has had a significant effect due to these international games, and it’s time something is done about these season-intervening international breaks.
Mid-Season International Breaks are nothing but Trouble for Barca
As honorable as it is for Barca players to represent their nations, it has come at a cost for the Catalans. Over the last twenty international breaks, players have returned from various injuries, and Cubarsi is the latest of the lot.
Players like Ronald Araujo and Gavi suffered season-long injuries while playing for their countries last season. The trend continued as Yamal and Lewandowski also returned from injuries after representing their countries earlier this season. It’s a worrying trend, and it has caused Barca to lose key players midway through the season.
Cubarsi’s injury will hurt Barcelona’s defensive depth
Cubarsi has suffered an ankle injury, and reports will soon reveal the severity of the injury. Inigo Martinez and Marc Casado are already sidelined. Flick’s options are getting lower, and this might hurt the Blaugrana in the coming matches.
The 18-year-old’s injury forces Flick to sit down and rethink strategies. Eric Garcia will prove crucial in these coming games and might pair up with Araujo. Now, it’s time to adapt to the situation like Flick does during games. A packed schedule is incoming!
Barca’s success highly hinges on its young stars and steps must be taken to do something about these international break injuries. It sort of creates an imbalance between club and international football. Let’s hope Cubarsi’s injury is not that serious and the youngster is available as soon as possible.