Lamine Yamal And Raphinha Are Injured: What Now for FC Barcelona?

Who starts on the left wing for FC Barcelona?

When Raphinha received his bad news, it was a one-horse race for the left wing won by Marcus Rashford.

The Englishman stepped up to the plate with an important equaliser in a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the league, but then came under criticism for missed chances in the first leg of the Champions League against the same opposition which Barca lost 2-0 at home.

In the last two matches - the second leg against Atleti and Celta Vigo - Flick has instead gone for midfielders in Fermin then Gavi respectively.

Barring Rashford getting one last chance to prove he’s worthy of his €30 million loan option being triggered, expect the same until Raphinha is fit enough to start.

Who starts on the right wing for FC Barcelona

Upon Lamine heading down the tunnel on Wednesday, Roony Bardghji replaced him and provided an assist for Ferran Torres strike ruled out by VAR.

He’s likely to get the nod in Getafe, but isn’t fighting for his future akin to Rashford given he already belongs to the Blaugrana.

It’s true he could still go out on loan next term, and the extra minutes earned could give him a chance to showcase his talents and gain much-needed top level experience that has been lacking in Lamine’s shadow.

When Raphinha’s back, remember he started on the right wing at Barca before having to adapt to the other flank amid Lamine’s 16-year-old ascent to superstardom during the Xavi Hernandez era.

If that happens, Rashford will continue to fight with the midfielders for the left berth in Hansi Flick’s FC Barcelona starting line up.

This article was originally published on Forbes.com