Barcelona defender ‘practically ruled out’ of Osasuna clash; working to return vs Girona

When Pau Cubarsi hobbled off the pitch during Spain’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg against the Netherlands, it sent alarm bells ringing at Barcelona.

After all, the 18-year-old is one of Hansi Flick’s most important players and has been a permanent fixture in the defensive line when fit and available.

While the ankle sprain was not serious, Cubarsi was still released from the Spain squad and returned to Catalonia over the weekend, with Barça hoping to have him fit and ready to face Osasuna on Thursday.

Cubarsi out of Osasuna clash
With Inigo Martinez having made a swift recovery from his injury, there was some hope that Cubarsi could also make it back in time to face Osasuna on Thursday.

However, according to FCBRAC1, the La Masia graduate has been ‘practically ruled out’ of the upcoming La Liga clash.