Barcelona assistant coach Marcus Sorg explained the thinking behind the decision to replace Pau Cubarsi with Eric Garcia against Leganes.
Cubarsi has been given a rest for the match, with Eric starting ahead of fit-again Ronald Araujo.
Sorg says Barca don’t want to rush Araujo back and also explained Eric’s been looking good in training.
“Araujo is coming off a long injury and we want him to come back little by little. Eric deserves to play, he is training well and Cubarsí has played many games in a row,” he said.
Sorg will take charge of the team on Sunday, as Hansi Flick serves a two-match touchline ban, and admits it’s not an ideal scenario.
“Hansi is the main coach and today we are in an exceptional situation with which we are not happy,” he added.
“But we have to accept the decision, we will do everything possible to give everything to achieve victory.”
Sunday’s game is the first of two matches in the stands for Flick. He’ll also miss next weekend’s clash against Atletico due to suspension.