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If Lamin Yamal misses the match against Atlético, what can Flick do?

FC Barcelona may have a very sensitive loss in front of the Copa del Rey -Match against Atlético de Madrid. Lamine Yamal trained separately from his teammates on Monday and dedicated his meeting to the gym. This happened due to the stomp that he received against UD Las Palmas, the same that filled half of his sock with blood, as the footballer himself showed in his Instagram stories. His presence is doubtBut not excluded, for the first stage of the semi -finals.

It is likely that Hansi Flick will turn some parts after the great effort against the Pio-Pio team on the last match day. Maybe to avoid the wound The Barça star remains on the bench, Either from the beginning or the entire game. Assuming that he is not in the starting line -up, the German trainer must decide who would take his place. Although it is not an easy space for filling, it is The Curé squad has the resources to replace the young attacker.

Raphinha or Ferran, the natural substitutes

The Brazilian has generally occupied the right wing throughout his career. He played 191 games on the right flank. When he arrived in Barça, he began to fill this position. However, Xavi Hernández found the key last season and placed it on the left, not as a pure winger, but with a certain freedom of movement. Rather like a playmaker who was sent to the touchline. Hansi Flick held him in this role and The performance of the Porto Alegre has catapulted into the current version.

If necessary, however, Raphinha could be a replacement for Lamin Yamal. His best performance in the field was not in his position, but in his position It is a natural optionwithout having to mobilize other teammates in other places. Another route that has also developed in this area is Ferran Torres. The Valencian started his career on the right and it is the position in which he played most games. Although he currently gets more minutes at the head of the attack or left, the former city of Zen could occupy its original wing.

Raphinha's statistics as a right wing player

• He played 191 games (14 at Vitória Guimarães, 29 at Sporting CP, 24 at Stade Rennes, 55 at Leeds United and 69 in Barça).

• It is the position in which he played most games (121 as a left wing player, 11 as a midfielder, 10 as right midfielder, 4 as second striker).

• His breakthrough in Leed's United came on the right.

• He scored 51 goals and gave 40 templates of this page, which generates an average of 0.47 goal contributions per game.

Ferran Torres' statistics as a right wing player

• He played 144 games (11 in Valencia Mestalla, 79 in Valencia, 14 in Manchester City, 38 in Barça).

• This is the position in which he played most games (87 as a left wing player and 46 as a center forward).

• His breakthrough in Valencia came on the right.

• He scored 21 goals and provided 22 templates, which generates an average of 0.29 target contributions per game.

Dani Olmo and Fermín, two adaptable attacking midfielder

The reality is that the two options mentioned, although they were the natural ones, do not always select those from Flick when he had to replace lamine. A priori, the Brazilian is the favorite when he replaced it from the start. In 3 of the 5 games he missed this season because of an injury. Another of the routes was Fermín López. The Andalusian took his place in the game against Real Sociedad. It was the only time in his career that he had to be positioned on the right while he took the opposite position in 29 games.

Dani OlmoOn the other hand, there is more experience on the right flank. During his time at Dinamo Zagreb and RB Leipzig, he played in this area in 42 games. It is the third position in which he played most of the games behind the attacking midfielder, his natural habitat and the left wing player. So if Flick decides to keep Raphhinha on his natural foot and not to place Ferran on the right. The Terrassa player seems to be the most likely option to occupy Yamal.

Dani Olmos Statistics as a right wing player

• He played 42 games (5 in Dinamo Zagrebs Reserve Team, 8 in Dinamo Zagreb, 29 in RB Leipzig).

• It is the third position in which he played most games (146 as an attacking midfielder and 48 as a left wing player).

• He scored 6 goals and gave 13 templates, which generates an average of 0.45 target contributions per game.

Pau Víctor and Pablo Torre, the least expected options

Pau Víctor and Pablo Torre appear as the last options with proven experience in the right wing. The first is a very versatile footballer who can develop in one of the attack positions. Although his position par excellence is the focus, where he spent most of his career, he also knows the wings. The former Racing de Santander player is a pure attacking midfielder, whose work area is usually the center. As the right wing player, he only played against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey, A match in which he scored a goal and gave two templates. On the other hand, he played 7 games on the left.

Statistics by Pau Víctor as a right wing player

• He played 9 games (1 with Girona, 1 with Sabadell, 4 with Barça Atlètic, 3 with Barça).

• It is the third position in which he played most games (61 as striker and 21 as a left wing player).

• He scored 3 goals and gave 1 assist, which generates an average of 0.44 target contributions per game.

Hansi Flick has to make a decision before the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atlético Madrid. This will Depending on Lamin Yamal's feelings and intentions. If the young star does not start, Raphhinha will most likely take his place. However, if this is not the case, the most likely candidates Dani Olmo or Fermín are. Gavi, who played 7 games without goals or templates, could also appear on the right. Only the German trainer has the answer.