"That is because two Barcelona players are running the risk of getting suspended for the upcoming league game against Levante. The players in question are Frenkie de Jong and Gerard Martin. Both players have picked up four yellow cards this season and are just one more booking away from a suspension. That means if either of them pick up a yellow card against Girona, they will be suspended for the next game against Girona."
"In midfield, de Jong has been an integral figure, especially amid Pedri's injury. Although the Spaniard is expected to return soon, Flick would ideally like to have de Jong available against Levante. Meanwhile, Martin has been an excellent stopgap solution in central defence and an ideal alternative to Eric Garcia in the left-sided centre-back role. His absence for the Levante game will put additional pressure on the existing options, including Pau Cubarsi, Garcia and Ronald Araujo."
Barcelona sit under pressure after dropping to second place following Real Madrid's win and face a must-win against Girona. Two players, Frenkie de Jong and Gerard Martin, have four yellow cards each and will miss the following match if they collect another booking. De Jong has been crucial in midfield amid Pedri's injury, and Martin has provided important cover in central defence and as a left-sided centre-back option. Losing either player would strain an already shallow squad, increasing reliance on Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo and forcing cautious play to avoid suspensions.
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