The coaching staff of FC Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, has called up two young players to their starting lineup for the UEFA Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. Alex Campos, an 18-year-old defender from Barca Athletic, and Hamza Abdelkarim, an Egyptian forward, have been added to the squad.
Absence of Three Key Defenders
Flick will face the absence of three of his main defenders, Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, and Jules Koundé, in this match. Garcia and Koundé were injured in the recent game against Real Betis, which ended in a 5-2 victory. This situation prompted the coaching staff to turn to the youth of the team.
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Performance of Alex Campos and Hamza Abdelkarim
Alex Campos, who has played as a regular player for Barca Athletic this season, is recognized as a reliable defender. He performs well in defense and technically has the ability to play the ball from the back. Hamza Abdelkarim, who joined Barcelona from Al Ahly, has played for both the first and reserve teams this season. He scored in his last match for Barca Athletic in the second division of the Spanish Federation.
This call-up of young players reflects the coaching staff's confidence in the new generation of players and could provide an opportunity for them to showcase their abilities at a high level in Europe.
Serious Injury to Gorka Guruzeta
In other news, Gorka Guruzeta, a forward for Athletic Bilbao, is likely to be unable to play until the end of the season due to a serious knee injury. The 30-year-old player was injured in his team's recent match against Valencia, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Guruzeta, who came on as a substitute, left the field just one minute into the game due to an injury to his left knee.
The coaching staff of Athletic Bilbao announced in a press conference after the match that Guruzeta's injury status is not good, and the club confirmed on Monday that he has suffered a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Surgery is planned for the coming days, and he is expected to be sidelined for six to nine months.
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