There was some nervousness at Barça after what happened in the Spain match, where Pau Cubarsí had to leave early due to discomfort, setting off all kinds of alarms. In an attempt to rule out a possible serious injury, the Federation's medical team subjected him to tests, which have confirmed that, apparently, it was just a scare.
Pau Cubarsí is not injured, having only suffered a slight ankle sprain. This information quickly reached Hansi Flick, who is currently resting in his native Germany. The FC Barcelona coach has requested to be informed of any updates on his players, and they have been clear about the center-back: "He's fine, but he needs a few days to recover".
Pau Cubarsí Stays with Spain
The Royal Federation has given the green light for Pau Cubarsí to leave the training camp, traveling immediately to Barcelona. The return leg of the Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands will be played at Mestalla. Although the initial idea was for him to go to Valencia, a common ground has been reached, allowing his return home.
He has nothing serious, and in those discomforts "there are no signs" of a serious injury, according to the Federation. Barça has been clear by express order of Hansi Flick: they don't want Cubarsí to push himself and risk something worse. On March 27, there is an important match against Osasuna, and it's going to be non-stop; they can't lose him. Although it was difficult, Spain has finally given the green light.
Spain Has a Plan B for Pau Cubarsí
Fearing that the Catalan center-back might suffer a more significant problem, Luis de la Fuente made the decision to draft Lazio defender Mario Gila to add him to the squad. At 24 years old, he is one of the best defenders in Serie A, and they want to have him available in case Pau Cubarsí can't play in Valencia.
Pau will not be forced and will head to the city of Barcelona in the coming hours. Hansi Flick is more at ease after finding out and hopes he can be available for the match against Osasuna. In any case, he doesn't want him to push himself, and his availability would only come with the medical team's consent.