Barcelona 22-year-old defender could be called up vs Elche after training with first team | Barca Universal

"According to Mundo Deportivo, Flick also called up Mamadou Mbacke from Barça Atletic to take part in training ahead of the match against Elche. Due to the absence of Andreas Christensen and the condition of Pau Cubarsi, who did not train with the group earlier in the week, Flick decided to include the 22-year-old Mbacke in preparations. The Senegalese centre-back started the season with an injury and missed a few matches before returning and starting three games in a row."

"Mbacke's call-up to training today opens the door to a possible inclusion in the first-team squad list against Elche. The 22-year-old is a powerful centre-back with significant physical presence, who has already trained with the first team on several occasions. Signed from Los Angeles FC in 2023, initially on loan before making the transfer permanent last year, he has made 51 appearances for Barça Atletic, even scoring a couple of goals."

FC Barcelona completed final preparations for the match against Elche at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys with reserve players joining senior training. Manager Hansi Flick called up Mamadou Mbacke from Barça Atletic after Andreas Christensen's absence and Pau Cubarsi's limited training. The 22-year-old Senegalese centre-back began the season injured, returned to start three games, suffered another short-term injury, and rejoined the group last week. Mbacke has trained with the first team previously, made 51 appearances for Barça Atletic after signing from Los Angeles FC, and could be named in the squad for the Elche fixture.

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