Xavi misses a bullet

Jordi Alba is sanctioned and will not be able to play against the Athletic tonight in the Camp Nou for accumulation of yellow cards. His absence is bad news for Xavi Hernández. The coach of Barcelona loses a bullet on the left flank, a footballer who demonstrates with figures that his offensive contribution to the team is key, especially during this month of February.

In fact, the footballer L’Hospitalet He is the top assistant in the squad with eight assists. In addition, the youth squad has already scored two goals this season, one against Atletico Madridon The leagueand against npoleson the Europe League. Sunrise it’s a dagger

At 32 years old, the defender shows that he still has a lot to say about the green. And he has continued to shine after the departure of Leo Messi to PSG, your best partner on the pitch. On the other hand, his veteran and his complicity with Xavi make him one of the strong men in the locker room. Jordi Alba contributes on and off the track.

In any case, the Barça coaching staff does not waste time complaining and must look for alternatives in the squad. The team has resources to supply you.

Dest, possible replacement

The most plausible option to relieve Jordi Alba is destination. The left-back started in Barcelona’s spectacular victory against Valencia at Mestalla (1-4) and has the confidence of the Egarense coach. Between all the competitions, the American accumulates a total of 1,524 minutes and has left samples of his quality on the pitch. Dest is different from the youth squad, but he also has a markedly offensive profile when dressed in shorts.

On the other hand, everything points to Daniel Alves return to the starting lineup after serving a one-match ban. The Brazilian is another of Xavi’s daggers down the right flank. Although his revolutions are not the same as in his previous stage at the Catalan club, he has scored on one occasion, against Atltico de Madrid on matchday twenty-third.