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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has provided an explanation for the absence of Blaugrana star Pau Cubarsí from his latest starting line-up.
Barca were of course back in action on Saturday evening, playing host to Getafe in their post-international break return to the pitch. When all was said and done on a comfortable day’s work for the reigning Spanish champions, they emerged on the right side of a 3-0 result.
Hansi Flick’s backline underwent something of a shake-up for the clash, as Jules Koundé stepped into a starting role. This in turn pushed Eric García into a central role, alongside Gerard Martín.
The aforementioned Pau Cubarsí, considered one of the first names on Barcelona’s team sheet, was as a result forced to watch on from the bench.
Speaking to the media post-match, Hansi Flick was therefore drawn on the situation in his backline. And the German tactician went on to explain:
“Both Eric and Jules wanted to play as centre-backs today. In the end, we decided on Eric. Cubarsí had played in many matches, although he’s a young player who could play in every single game; for us it was important that he rested today.”
Conor Laird – GSFN
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