I hammered, to the rescue in Europe

Xavi Hernández hopes to get three players back in one fell swoop for the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinals. Both Gerard Piqué, like Sergiño Dest and Memphis Depay, have all the numbers to be in the call.

Evidently, the case of the Catalan center-back is the one that has the greatest relevance, since if Piqué is available, he will surely be in the eleven. It is necessary to remember that Hammered he has been suffering from tendopathy in the adductor of his left leg for almost two months, which was aggravated by the terrible conditions of the Eintracht pitch. The defender, who had to withdraw from the field in the first half to avoid further damage, is confident that with the proper treatment in the coming days he may be able to play this Thursday. No one in the locker room doubts that Piqué will be on the pitch on Thursday, both because of his character and his leadership within the group.

The presence of Sergiño Dest is also expected. The American winger, who returns after five weeks off the pitch due to a torn hamstringcould be an important piece for Xavi ahead of this game, especially considering that on the right side he cannot count on Dani Alves, as he is not registered in this competition. In any case, it does not seem likely that he will start in eleven, since he has been inactive for more than a month. In any case, this Monday he is expected to return to training with the group and his feelings will mark the roadmap for his return.

Memphis Depay is in the same conditions as Destalthough his injury is much shorter, suffering only muscular overload. Everything indicates that the Dutch striker will be available for Xavi to help the team get through the tie.

The one who will still not be able to give the team a cable is Ansu Fati. Xavi Hernández himself has already announced that he has left “complete three or four workouts minimum”, so we will have to wait a few more days to confirm his long-awaited return. If there is no counter-order, Monday April 18 against Cádiz at the Camp Nou will be the appointed day to see the number 10 Blaugrana on the pitch again.