Europa League - Barcelona set to face Man Utd again Xavi fears players' fitness

2023-02-22 12:03

Europa League - Barcelona set to face Man Utd again Xavi fears players' fitness


The La Liga giants Barcelona, which has recently achieved 18 unbeaten results in various competitions, will go to Old Trafford to face off again in the second round of the UEFA Europa League play-offs in the 2022/23 season. Premier League giants Manchester United. Barcelona's home Xavi said in an interview recently that he was worried about the physical condition of the players before the game.


After Barcelona relied on Alonso's goal to take the lead in the first leg last week, Manchester United relied on Rashford's goal and Conte's own goal to overtake Barcelona, but Rafinha also succeeded. goal. In the end, Barcelona shook hands with Manchester United 2-2 at the Nou Camp.


A few days later, Barcelona also defeated Cadiz 2-0 in the 22nd round of La Liga. Although Barcelona has successfully expanded its unbeaten record in all competitions to 18 games and is 8 points ahead of defending champion Real Madrid in the La Liga standings, Barcelona coach Xavi is still worried about the physical load of the players.


Garvey is suspended


Xavi said in an interview with the media, "Frankie - De Jong and Lewandowski played for a long time, and I also think they really played a lot of time, this is what I need to make a change. The reason. Pedri was injured in the previous game, and we can't afford to have players injured. Let's prepare for Thursday's game and see how tired they are."


Barcelona secured three points in the league against Cadiz after a busy schedule with goals from Sergi Roberto and Lewandowski and Xavi is expected away at Manchester United in a few days The game arranges the team's lineup. In addition, Garvey was suspended for receiving 3 yellow cards in European games this season, which also means that Barcelona's focus against Manchester United at Old Trafford will be without Garvey's help, and Pedri has also Injuried.


Therefore, Xavi's team can only find ways to get rid of these limitations before playing against Manchester United in order to reverse the situation at Old Trafford.