"Pedri's injury, which comes as a huge blow, will force the German manager to alter the structure of his midfield. The 22-year-old superstar had been a permanent fixture in the team so far, starting each of the Catalans' 13 matches across La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. His absence leaves a gaping hole and leaves Flick with a problem to find a way to replace him."
"Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Flick & co. see Marc Casado as the most logical option to replace Pedri in his injury-enforced absence, which is expected to last more than a month. The idea is to move Frenkie de Jong into a more advanced position, occupying the role usually held by the Canary Islander, while Casado would operate as the deeper pivot, the Dutchman's usual position."
Pedri suffered an injury sidelining him for more than a month and creating a need to alter Barcelona's midfield for the upcoming match. Marc Casado is viewed as the most logical replacement, with the plan to push Frenkie de Jong into a more advanced role while Casado occupies the deeper pivot. Casado has featured in 10 of 13 matches this season, starting five and recording one assist. Alternatives include Eric Garcia, who has previously played that holding role but is being consolidated in central defence alongside Pau Cubarsi, and Marc Bernal, whose reintegration is being handled cautiously after a long-term injury.
Read at Barca Universal
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