Barcelona’s midfield depth has been a strength of the team all season, and it will be severely tested over the next month thanks to injuries to Marc Casadó and Dani Olmo which will require others to step up.
Two players who did step up in their absence in the midweek win over Osasuna were Gavi and Fermín López, who were excellent in all aspects of the game and will likely play a big part over the next few weeks as Barça make a push in all competitions.
Hansi Flick was asked about both players in a press conference on Saturday, and he started by discussing what Gavi’s best position is and how much he impact the game with his ability to press and keep possession.