FC Barcelona's 2024/25 season so far has been much better than the club fans would have expected. Having 8 wins out of their 9 La Liga matchdays, the club has dominated its opponents so far and would hope to do so as they host Sevilla in their upcoming fixture. Backed by a brilliant track record against the club, the Blaugrana side would hope to grab the complete 3 points of the game.
Hansi Flick speaks ahead of Barca's important La Liga matchday against Sevilla
The FC Barcelona Vs Sevilla fixture is not only important because this game succeeds Barca's two of the most important matchdays, against Bayern and Real Madrid, but also because the Blaugrana side receives a massive injury boost in the game. As was being speculated, the matchday has superstars Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez, and Gavi making a return to the Catalan side.
In the fixture's pre-match media address, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick confirmed the trio's return, saying,
""I can tell you that Gavi, Olmo, and Fermín are fit and available. Most likely, they'll all start on the bench.""Hansi Flick
Moreover, Flick also gave a positive update on Barca sensation Lamine Yamal's availability in the fixture. Not to forget, after being subjected to heavy fouls against Denmark, Yamal had been in doubt for the Sevilla matchday; however, as things stand, the player seems fine to start the game. Flick, updating on the 17-year-old's condition, mentioned,
""I spoke to Lamine; he is 100% OK!""Hansi Flick
While, certainly, the return of Olmo, Fermin, and Gavi, combined with Yamal's presence in the game, comes as a massive positive for the side, Hansi Flick left the club fans in a bit of shock with a surprising claim. For a long time, it has been speculated that Barca's replacement signing, Wojciech Szczesny, might replace prodigy keeper Inaki Pena. Flick confirmed that Pena would be in the goal for the Sevilla fixture.
Moreover, the manager seemed firm in his choice, even though recent reports had confirmed Szczesny having become match-ready. Flick mentioned,
""There's no reason to change things tomorrow. Iñaki Peña will start.""Hansi Flick
However, given that Barca boss Flick has backed the 25-year-old, Pena would hope to provide justice to the role this time, even though he hasn't been convincing in his 5 appearances so far. Barca fans would hope that the Blaugrana club registers its 9th win of the LLa Liga campaign, continuing its dominance at the tabletop.