Barcelona's Flick names squad for PSG clash without Kounde and Garcia
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who is close to 100 wins in charge, has named a squad for the Champions League clash at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. The absences are described as a heavy blow before the match.
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What happened
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick announced his squad for the Champions League match at Paris Saint-Germain, with Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia missing the trip to the French capital. Andreas Christensen was already sidelined through injury, and the club could not properly train on Sunday.
Why it matters
The absences leave Barcelona with reduced defensive options before a highly anticipated match against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.
Timeline
- Sunday: Barcelona could not properly train ahead of the Paris Saint-Germain match.
- Oct 19, 4:19 AM ET: Barcelona confirmed its squad would fly to Paris later that day.
- Oct 19, 4:27 AM ET: Flick announced the squad, with Kounde and Garcia ruled out of the trip.
Coverage
- UEFA Champions League scores, schedule: Barcelona vs. PSG highlights Matchday 3 (cbssports.com)
- 'All the ingredients are in place!' – Vitinha issues exciting prediction ahead of Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona (goal.com)
- Hamza's situation? Flick announces Barcelona squad for Paris clash (goal.com)
- Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face PSG (Yahoo Sports)
- Barcelona could call up promising academy defender for PSG clash as UEFA rules rule out another option (Yahoo Sports)
- PSG vs Barcelona: UEFA Champions League Preview (theanalyst.com)
- Hansi Flick approaches Barcelona milestone with PSG standing in his way (Yahoo Sports)
- Fringe Barcelona defender emerges as unlikely option for crucial PSG clash (Yahoo Sports)
- Barcelona Suffer Unexpected Setback Ahead of Huge PSG Champions League Clash (si.com)
- Hansi Flick sweating on fitness of Barcelona trio ahead of crucial PSG showdown (goal.com)
- ‘We still concede too many’ – Xavi Espart and Rodri call for Barcelona improvements ahead of PSG test (Yahoo Sports)
- Barcelona sweating on Eric Garcia and Gerard Martin fitness ahead of PSG, Real Madrid fixtures (Yahoo Sports)
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