Should Brian Fariñas Start at Right-Back for Barcelona Against Aston Villa?
Hansi Flick made forced changes to Barcelona’s defence in Saturday’s La Liga win over Alavés. Frenkie de Jong caught the eye at centre-back, while 20-year-old midfielder Brian Fariñas impressed on his first-team debut at right-back, despite it not being his usual position.
Hansi Flick made forced changes to the defence during Barcelona’s La Liga win over Alavés on Saturday. Frenkie de Jong’s performance at centre-back caught the eye, as did 20-year-old midfielder Brian Fariñas, who made his first-team debut at right-back, despite it not being his usual position.
Fariñas performed well and looked comfortable in his new position. He contributed in attack with his overlapping runs and passes into the final third, while also putting in a solid defensive display. The report says he is now among the contenders to remain in the starting line-up against Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday at Camp Nou.
Jules Koundé’s status remains uncertain, while Flick may opt for a conventional pairing at full-back, with João Cancelo and Alejandro Balde. The report poses the question of whether Fariñas should start the match at right-back.