Osasuna will measure Barcelona’s mood today with the hope of beating one of the greats, but with the caution of facing an injured team, against which they will have to put everything on the green to get a result positive, and that, according to his coach, Xavi Hernández, he is starting a “new era” after the European disaster. Those from Pamplona, who have known victory for eight days, will have to raise their revolutions to give war to a wounded Barcelona after the elimination of the Champions League on Wednesday in Munich.
“I have a feeling it’s more of a psychological issue than a football one. Players have to believe in it. We are encouraging them to dare. At Barça you have to look at the excellent, but don’t aim low. This is Barça “, the Barcelona coach commented at the pre-match press conference when asked about the poor streak of results. Memphis Depay has a femoral biceps injury in her left leg and is safe for a while, while Jordi Alba is suffering from hamstring problems and will not be there. Thus, they join the already known casualties of Fati, Pedri, Agüero, Braithwaite and Sergi Roberto.
For his part, Osasuna coach Jagoba Arrasate told a news conference that his team will have to “compete well and regain their joy” against a rival “who has arguments to win in any field”. Osasuna has no casualties for this appointment. All the important players will be available for an Arrasate who knows the importance of the shock and who will put all the meat on the grill from the beginning
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