Pau Cubarsí suffers a knee injury during a friendly against Barcelona and is a doubt for the Gamper Trophy
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí left the pitch with a knee injury in the closing minutes of the 5-0 friendly victory over Daegu FC, raising concerns for head coach Hansi Flick ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy.
Injury Update: What Happened to Pau Cubarsí?
The 18-year-old sensation, a product of La Masia, was substituted in the 43rd minute of the second half after taking a blow to his left knee. The injury, though initially alarming, has been classified as not serious, according to journalist Javi Miguel.
While Cubarsí is doubtful for Sunday’s match against Como, he is expected to recover in time for the LaLiga opener against Mallorca.
Performance vs Daegu Before Injury
Despite playing limited minutes, Cubarsí stood out with a flawless performance:
- 100% pass accuracy
- 1 tackle
- 1 interception
- 2/2 ground duels won
- SofaScore rating: 7.1
The young center-back replaced Ronald Araújo in the second half and once again showed why he’s considered one of Europe’s top emerging defenders.
Flick Trusts Cubarsí as a Key Starter
Since Hansi Flick took over as Barça’s head coach, Cubarsí has featured in 56 matches, registering:
- 1 goal
- 4 assists
- 4,213 minutes played
He was instrumental in Barcelona’s La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España triumphs and helped the club go unbeaten in four El Clásicos last season. His form led to a sharp rise in his market value, making him the most expensive U-20 defender in the world, ahead of talents like Leny Yoro and Dean Huijsen.
Joan Gamper Trophy: Barcelona vs Como
With Cubarsí likely sidelined, Barcelona will face Como 1907 in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Sunday, August 10, at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Catalonia. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Brasília time).
The annual fixture pays tribute to Joan Gamper, one of the club’s founders and a key figure in its early history.