Five La Masia talents Hansi Flick could turn to amid Barcelona’s defensive injury crisis
Xavi Espart’s injury in Barcelona’s El Clasico defeat has created another selection problem for Hansi Flick, with the young defender expected to miss close to two months.
Hansi Flick: What Happened
Yahoo Sports reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving Hansi Flick, Barcelona, Although Jules Kounde. Here is how the report opens:
Xavi Espart’s injury in Barcelona’s El Clasico defeat has created another selection problem for Hansi Flick, with the young defender expected to miss close to two months.Although Jules Kounde is a...
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Key Takeaways
- The story: Five La Masia talents Hansi Flick could turn to amid Barcelona’s defensive injury crisis
- Who’s involved: Hansi Flick, Barcelona, Although Jules Kounde and La Masia
- League: Soccer
- First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by Yahoo Sports
Background: Major League Soccer
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What happened with Hansi Flick?
Xavi Espart’s injury in Barcelona’s El Clasico defeat has created another selection problem for Hansi Flick, with the young defender expected to miss close to two months.Although Jules Kounde is a... Yahoo Sports reported the story on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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