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Injury-Hit Barcelona Rule Out Ferran Torres as Flick Rebuts Interference Claims and Plans Post-Lewandowski

Barcelona face Girona with only two forwards fully fit for 90 minutes, leaving Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez on managed minutes.

Overview

  • Ferran Torres will miss the Girona game due to hamstring discomfort, with reports indicating he could be back for El Clasico.
  • Robert Lewandowski suffered a torn thigh muscle with Poland and is expected to be sidelined for about a month.
  • Hansi Flick said Yamal and Fermin are available only for limited minutes and noted Raphinha is targeting a return for the Real Madrid match.
  • Flick rejected a report that executives forced him to start Yamal against PSG, calling it "bullshit" and asserting selection autonomy.
  • Multiple outlets report Barcelona do not plan to extend Lewandowski’s deal, with Deco holding talks with Dusan Vlahovic’s agent and Atletico Madrid said to be monitoring a 2026 move.