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Renato Gonçalves Renato Goncalves is the deputy manager of Barca Blaugranes and has been writing for the site since all the way back in 2014. He’s a massive sports fan and has been crazy about Barcelona ever since Rivaldo scored that bicycle kick in 2001.
Hansi Flick was forced into a few creative changes at the back in Satuday’s dominant La Liga win over Alavés, and while Frenkie de Jong’s performance at center-back has been the subject of plenty of attention, Brian Fariñas’ display at right-back cannot be overlooked.
The 20-year-old midfielder made his debut for the first team out of position but had a very good night, looking comfortable in the role and making smart contributions in attack with his overlapping runs and passes into the final third.
His defense was also solid, and Fariñas is definitely in contention to remain in the lineup for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Aston Villa at Camp Nou. The status of Jules Kounde remains uncertain as of now and Flick could also go with a more traditional full-back duo of João Cancelo and Alejandro Balde, but Fariñas’ name cannot be discarded.
So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:
Should Brian Fariñas start at right-back against Aston Villa?
Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!