Barcelona manager Hansi Flick must overhaul his starting lineup for tonight’s Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid, welcoming back Pedri but losing talisman Robert Lewandowski to a facial fracture.
Hansi Flick confirmed Robert Lewandowski will miss tonight’s crucial second leg after suffering a left eye socket fracture.
The Pole joins Frenkie de Jong and Andreas Christensen on the sidelines, while Eric Garcia serves a suspension.
Flick noted the challenge of these absences, stating, “Losing a player like him, and the others who cannot be there, is a problem, but the team handles it well.”
To overturn the 4-0 deficit, Flick is expected to start Pedri alongside Dani Olmo in a revamped midfield.
Ferran Torres will likely lead the attack, supported by Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
Addressing Pedri’s return, Flick emphasized caution regarding his minutes, saying, “We have to manage it. We have many more matches besides this one. We’ll see how many minutes he can play.”