"With the international break coming to an end, Barcelona are set to resume their campaign this weekend as they take on Girona. However, coach Hansi Flick is dealing with an apparent injury crisis heading into this game, with the likes of Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski, and Ferran Torres joining the list of absentees during the break. This has forced Flick to call up a host of youth players to training ahead of the Girona game; some of them may even end up featuring this weekend."
"As revealed by the photos shared by Barcelona's social media team, at least three youth players have been seen training with the first team. That includes Dro, who could be poised for an appearance against Girona this weekend, especially with key creative players still out injured. Unless Flick decides to deploy Pedri in an attacking midfield role, Dro could even be in contention to start against Girona."
"Toni Fernandez also trained with the first team, which is hardly surprising as Barcelona have a dearth of attackers out wide heading into this Catalan derby. Another player who trained with the first team ahead of the Girona clash is right-back Xavi Espart. However, the youngster could be there just to fill the numbers, as Barcelona do have both Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia available to operate as a right-back this weekend."
The international break ends and Barcelona resume their campaign against Girona with several key players injured, including Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski, and Ferran Torres. Hansi Flick has called up a number of youth players to train with the first team to cover absences. At least three youngsters—Dro, Toni Fernandez, and right-back Xavi Espart—have been seen training with the senior squad. Dro could feature or even start if Pedri is used elsewhere in midfield. Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia remain available at right-back, but La Masia involvement suggests a heavier reliance on academy talent and opportunity for youngsters.
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