The fears when Messi pulled up with a muscle injury to his right thigh on Saturday in Almería, and requested a substitution, all came true when it was confirmed that he will be out for two to three weeks. This forces Tata Martino to come up with a reliable solution for the Champions League match against Celtic.
The Barcelona manager is considering various possibilities, although the one which looks most likely is selecting Fàbregas as a false number 9, as he is the player who has played the greatest number of minutes in this position whenever Messi has not been available.
Alexis and Neymar also have their chances, but picking Fàbregas also solves the problem of the midfield, as he could be lined up alongside Xavi and Iniesta. Up to now Martino has been rotating them, but the Celtic game would be an ideal scenario to select them all.
Apart from the selection of Fábregas, Neymar's starting in Glasgow can be taken for granted. He warmed up in Almería but in the end did not play one single minute, so he will be called on to be the key player in attack at a ground where Barcelona lost last season. His skills will be very welcome against the rock-like Celtic defence.
Playing on the wing is bringing Neymar a lot of good results, as he has shown himself to be an excellent passer of the ball. Up to now, Tata has not yet tried out his Brazilian star in the middle, but it is an option he is seriously contemplating.
The Barcelona manager is considering various possibilities, although the one which looks most likely is selecting Fàbregas as a false number 9, as he is the player who has played the greatest number of minutes in this position whenever Messi has not been available.
Alexis and Neymar also have their chances, but picking Fàbregas also solves the problem of the midfield, as he could be lined up alongside Xavi and Iniesta. Up to now Martino has been rotating them, but the Celtic game would be an ideal scenario to select them all.
Apart from the selection of Fábregas, Neymar's starting in Glasgow can be taken for granted. He warmed up in Almería but in the end did not play one single minute, so he will be called on to be the key player in attack at a ground where Barcelona lost last season. His skills will be very welcome against the rock-like Celtic defence.
Playing on the wing is bringing Neymar a lot of good results, as he has shown himself to be an excellent passer of the ball. Up to now, Tata has not yet tried out his Brazilian star in the middle, but it is an option he is seriously contemplating.
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