The FC Barcelona vs Girona match is set to mark a crucial match that Hansi Flick’s team must win. The Catalans have once again slipped to second place in the league standings following Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Consequently, failing to achieve a win could result in Barcelona permanently losing the top position. However, as Barça prepares for this vital match, a few players must exercise caution.
This is due to the fact that two FC Barcelona players are at risk of suspension for the forthcoming league match against Levante.
The players in question are Frenkie de Jong and Gerard Martin. Both have accumulated four yellow cards this season and are just one booking away from a suspension.
This implies that if either player receives a yellow card in the upcoming FC Barcelona vs Girona match, they will be suspended for the subsequent match against Levante.
Fans speculate that this is a situation Barcelona cannot afford, given the limited depth of the squad in both defense and midfield.
How will de Jong and Martin deal with risk of suspension?
In midfield, de Jong has been a key player, particularly in light of Pedri’s injury. Although the Spaniard is anticipated to return soon, Flick would prefer to have de Jong available for the match against Levante.
Meanwhile, Martin has served as an excellent temporary solution in central defense and is a suitable alternative to Eric Garcia in the left-sided center-back position.
His absence for the Levante match would increase the burden on the current options, including Pau Cubarsi, Garcia, and Ronald Araujo, according to Barca fans.
Thus, both players will aim to approach the FC Barcelona vs Girona match with caution and ideally avoid receiving a booking as Barcelona navigates a critical phase of the season.
