Chronicle: The Trincao Revolution
A chill, for sure, ran down Ronald Koeman's spine when 10 minutes of the game had not yet been played against Betis.
Ronald Araujo, the great revelation of the Barça defense
this season, was left sprawled on the ground after his left foot dug into the grass in a seemingly nondescript tackle.
His gestures of pain did not invite optimism.
And the worst omens were confirmed when he had to go to the locker room without even daring to put his foot on the grass.
According to the club, he suffers
a sprain
and the medical tests that will be carried out on Monday will determine the exact extent of an injury that comes at a particularly inopportune moment.
Just when Barça is going to play the semifinals of the Copa del Rey against Sevilla and at the doors of the clash against PSG in the Champions League.
Finally, the winter market was closed without the much-desired arrival of Eric Garcia.
And, although the Dutchman has already been understanding with the reasons given to justify such a decision, now things are a little more complicated for him in a line unguarded since the preseason and diminished by the loss of Gerard Piqué.
“We have to wait to know the extent of the injury.
In this case, I have decided to put
Frenkie de Jong
as center back because I am in favor of having one right-handed and one left-handed, for the ball out.
As for Serginho Dest, he had some discomfort, and that is why I had to get him out, ”explained the technician in the press room.
Araujo's injury, without a doubt, was the worst.
On the other hand, Francisco Trincao's goalscoring debut filled him with joy.
“He was having bad luck, but this time he was decisive.
The goal will allow him to feel important ", analyzed the Dutchman.
As he pointed out, the absence of Messi in the eleven was agreed with his sights set on Sevilla.
«I did think a bit about the Cup, but it was mainly because of wear and tear.
We have 11 games, ten away from home.
You can always discuss the moment, but on Wednesday we start the Cup semi-finals and we need a team in good form.
There are footballers who have played many games and it is necessary to protect them to avoid injuries ", emphasized a Koeman who did not spare praise for the Argentine.
«A Barça with Messi is a better team.
He is the best player in the world, for his creativity in the last phase and his effectiveness.
It has been proving it for many years, "he said.
«The results have given us faith that we can come back.
This is the way forward, "he said.
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