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‘Rodri or Frenkie de Jong could play there’ – Hansi Flick offers update on Barcelona’s defensive options ahead of PSG test

Hansi Flick is facing quite the selection headache ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League clash with PSG on Tuesday as Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia have been ruled along with Andreas Christensen, leaving the coach with very few defenders available. Gerard…

By Renato Gonçalves · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:31 PM

Key Things to Know

Hansi Flick suggested Rodri or Frenkie de Jong could play at center-back against Paris Saint-Germain.
Defenders Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, and Andreas Christensen are ruled out for the Champions League match.
Full-back Gerard Martín remains a fitness doubt, while Àlex Campos trained with the first team.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has outlined alternative defensive options ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. With Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, and Andreas Christensen all ruled out, Flick noted that midfielders Rodri or Frenkie de Jong could potentially fill in at center-back. Gerard Martín also remains an injury doubt for the crucial fixture.

Flick confirmed that youngster Àlex Campos trained with the first team for the first time as another squad option. While Kounde might return for the upcoming weekend fixture, Flick emphasized his confidence in the available players to solve the defensive crisis alongside Pau Cubarsí.

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