Marcus Rashford is ready to take the place of Lamine Yamal within the Barcelona line-up to face Newcastle United, however coach Hansi Flick wants “eight hours of relaxation” to resolve on one other choice concern for the Champions League conflict.
Barca can be with out Yamal for his or her Champions League opener at St James’ Park resulting from a groin damage that additionally stored him out of their 6-0 thrashing of Valencia final weekend.
Rashford performed on the left in that rout, laying on an help for Raphinha. Flick primarily confirmed he’ll begin towards Newcastle and is hopeful the England worldwide can have a significant affect as Barca goal to earn a constructive lead to what’s more likely to be a raucous ambiance on Tyneside.
“I wish to speak concerning the gamers who can play,” Flick advised a pre-match press convention. “Tomorrow he [Yamal] can’t play and we’ll see on Sunday. Now we have squad and there are folks for the place.
“Rashford is within the staff. If somebody can’t play, he can are available. I hope he can present in England what he did on Sunday.
“I’ve adopted Marcus since Manchester United. What I’ve seen within the first few weeks has been superb and has a bit of extra potential to indicate. It’s superb to have him within the staff. He’s an unbelievable, unbelievable participant. What I’m seeing is superb.”
Elsewhere on the Barca ahead line, Flick must resolve whether or not Ferran Torres or Robert Lewandowski will begin by means of the center. Torres has led the road in all 4 of their video games thus far, however Lewandowski scored twice instead towards Valencia.
“I’ve to look at the coaching session after which I would like eight hours of relaxation to resolve,” Flick mentioned of his dilemma up entrance.
On Newcastle’s ambiance, Flick added: “I’ve by no means been right here, however my gamers inform me this stadium is among the greatest atmospheres. I count on a terrific staff, with depth and attentive to the second performs. Eddie Howe is a superb coach they usually have achieved a terrific job.
“What we noticed towards Valencia was very constructive. We’re enjoying nicely in all sides. With this confidence it is very important play tomorrow. It’s important to have the ball and reap the benefits of the areas.
“It is not going to be a simple match. They’re very sturdy and there are very sturdy groups on this Champions League, however we’re assured.
“There are numerous younger folks [in the team], but in addition veterans, particularly the Spaniards. They know deal with stress. It’s our energy. Now we have confidence with the ball and we’ve to come back out centered from the start. Final season we had been many factors behind [in the league phase] and we circled. We had been assured, however it’s vital to start out nicely from the start.”