Barcelona are preparing to face Celta Vigo next Saturday at the “Balaídos” stadium in the first match after the international break.
This match will be a new test for the team led by Hansi Flick, but with an influential absence: Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old gem, will not be available to participate due to an injury that will prevent him from featuring in the match.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” with this absence, questions are being raised about the possible replacement in attack, and one name in particular stands out: Pau Victor.
The striker, who joined Barcelona this summer from Girona for 3 million euros, is eager to take advantage of this opportunity. Although his participation at the start of the season has been limited, his brilliance during the summer pre-season did not go unnoticed, as he was one of the standout players in the friendly matches.
Despite Lamine Yamal’s exceptional performance and the team’s high level of competition, Pau Victor has not had much of a chance in official matches. With Yamal unavailable, Pau Victor sees this as his moment and has not hesitated to inform the German coach of his full readiness.
“I am ready” was the message the striker conveyed to Flick in recent training sessions, according to sources close to the dressing room. It is no surprise that Pau Victor has shown this ambition, as he has demonstrated a great attitude and quickly integrated into the team’s playing style since arriving at Barcelona.
However, the final decision remains in the hands of Hansi Flick, who is still evaluating his options and does not necessarily prefer to include Pau Victor. The coach also has other options, such as Fermin Lopez, who has played the same role on previous occasions, or even opting for tactical changes to redistribute attacking responsibilities.
The match against Celta Vigo is an important test for the team, which seeks to continue achieving positive results and maintain its lead in the league. Although the absence of Lamine Yamal represents a challenge, it also opens the door for other players to emerge and seize the opportunity.