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Barcelona face an important clash with Atlético Madrid on Saturday night, a match that would worry fans given their recent form. However, following the news that his creative centre, Lamine Yamal, will be injured, it leaves Hansi Flick with a major headache.
Only in a 3-0 victory over Brest in the Champions League did Barcelona go without winners in games in which Lamine Yamal missed. Whatever option he chooses to replace the 17-year-old on the right against Atlético Madrid, it will be a big change of heart. These are some of the options that Flick could resort to, as Sport highlights.
Ferran Torres
The Spain international has been in good form with four goals in four games, but all of them have come as a forward, replacing Robert Lewandowski. Torres began his career at right back, but Flick has not used him there this season.
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The Brazilian has been given a free role playing on the left for the most part, but in games where Lamine Yamal has come off or been absent, the Brazilian has been shifted to the right. In theory, that’s his preferred spot as well, but he’s also been more effective on the other side.
Dani Olmo
The former RB Leipzig playmaker is versatile and has been used on the right in the past, but is more familiar with the midfield and left side. He could provide more control for Barcelona, but Flick would also alter the set-up in the midfield.
Fermin Lopez
Since his injury in September, Fermin has struggled to replicate his best form. This was the case during the clash against Real Sociedad, when he played on the right in the absence of Lamine Yamal. That didn’t work out, but it shows that it’s an option for Flick.
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Probably the least likely option of those mentioned, Victor was used on the right wing at times during pre-season by Flick and, with his form, also scored goals. He, like Fermín, could offer a lot of defensive work and runs behind, but he is not a natural option to retain the ball.
Other options mentioned are players like Pablo Torre, Gavi, the youth Dani Rodríguez or Toni Fernández, although they would be an even bigger surprise than players like Víctor. Flick will have to modify his style of play without Lamine Yamal, and it seems that it will partly be a choice between covering his own weaknesses or attacking Atlético Madrid’s.
