Szczęsny nie zagrał z Osasuną – FC Barcelona podała powód

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny will miss Saturday’s La Liga match against Osasuna due to acute gastroenteritis, the club announced. The Polish international, who recently filled in for the injured Joan Garcia, experienced a sudden illness, ruling him out of the squad.

Unexpected Absence for Szczęsny

Szczęsny’s absence comes as a surprise, having recently stepped into the starting role while Garcia recovered from injury. The club confirmed the illness just hours before the match, leaving coach Hansi Flick to adjust his plans.

“Szczęsny experienced a sudden onset of gastroenteritis and will not be available for today’s match,” a club statement read. The timing is particularly unfortunate as Szczęsny had begun to establish himself as a reliable option in goal.

Barcelona’s goalkeeping options for the Osasuna clash now include Garcia, who is expected to start, alongside 19-year-old Diego Kochen and Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who recently returned from injury and featured on the bench in the Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Barcelona Squad Faces Osasuna

• Goalkeepers: Joan Garcia, Diego Kochen, Marc-Andre ter Stegen;
• Defenders: Alejandro Balde, Andreas Christensen, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Jofre, Jules Kounde, Gerard Martin;
• Midfielders: Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, Frenkie de Jong, Dro Fernandez, Fermin Lopez, Tommy Marques, Pedri;
• Forwards: Roony Bardghji, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Marcus Rashford, Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal.

The match against Osasuna is crucial for Barcelona as they aim to maintain their position in the La Liga standings. Gastroenteritis, while typically short-lived, can significantly impact an athlete’s performance due to dehydration and fatigue. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.7 billion cases of diarrheal disease occur annually worldwide, highlighting the widespread impact of such illnesses.

Robert Lewandowski also features in the squad, adding firepower to Barcelona’s attack. The Polish striker will be looking to add to his goal tally as Barcelona seeks a victory on the road.

The La Liga fixture between FC Barcelona and Osasuna is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 local time.

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