"Alvaro Cortes has become the latest Barcelona Atletic star called up to first-team training in the wake of injuries to Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde. Hansi Flick took a check on Xavi Espart and Patricio Pacifico on Wednesday and has now given Cortes the chance to impress ahead of Saturday's clash against Athletic Club."
"Flick does have Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín and Joao Cancelo available for the game but is short of back-up options due to the club's injury situation. The German coach will also be praying his team does not suffer any more injuries to the backline ahead of their Champions League last 16 first leg against Newcastle next week."
Alvaro Cortes from Barcelona Atletic has been called up to first-team training following injuries to key defenders Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde. Manager Hansi Flick previously assessed Xavi Espart and Patricio Pacifico and now provides Cortes an opportunity to prove himself before Barcelona's La Liga match against Athletic Club on Saturday. While Flick has Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, and Joao Cancelo available, the team faces a shortage of defensive backup options due to ongoing injuries. Flick remains concerned about potential additional injuries to the backline ahead of Barcelona's Champions League last-16 first leg against Newcastle at St James' Park the following week.
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