"The moments leading to kickoff in Barcelona's game against Celta Vigo last night were filled with tension and chaos and Hansi Flick was forced to make a last-minute change to his starting lineup. Having already announced his starting midfield department on the night to be a combination of Marc Casado, Fermin Lopez and Frenkie de Jong, the manager faced an unexpected setback when Casado requested to be kept on the bench after feeling a niggle in his thigh."
"As relayed in a recent report by SPORT, Casado underwent tests at the club facilities earlier today, and it has been confirmed that he has a very minor injury to his adductor muscle. The player was smart and bold with his decision not to play through the minor pain, for it could have aggravated his niggle into a full-blown injury, and Flick will be relieved that Casado faces no serious time out."
Moments before kickoff against Celta Vigo, Hansi Flick made a last-minute change after Marc Casado felt a thigh niggle and requested to sit out. Dani Olmo warmed up and joined the midfield, performing out of position. Medical tests at club facilities confirmed a very minor adductor muscle injury. Casado avoided playing to prevent aggravation of the niggle, and he faces no serious layoff. Casado remains in discomfort and will be closely monitored over coming weeks. The international break should aid recovery, potentially allowing availability for the post-break home match against Athletic Club where midfield cover is needed.
Read at Barca Universal
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