Every day that passes grows pessimism about Ansu Fati’s options to reach the momentous Champions League match against Bayern Munich next Wednesday. That does not mean that it is ruled out yet, since the player keeps intact his illusion of being able to help the team, but both the technicians and the physical trainers and doctors transmit many doubts about the possibility that Fati can play against the German champion. “It will not be easy for him to arrive,” they recognize in the locker room, aware that in no case are they going to force the striker no matter how much he wants to reappear and help the team.
In fact, as we anticipated in AS, it was planned that on Friday a part of the group would already exercise to test sensations, but finally it has been decided to postpone the test a few more days to give him a greater margin. Right now, the challenge is for Ansu to join the group in the morning session on Sunday at the Ciutat Esportiva and to do part of the training.
In the end, everything will depend on his feelings and the assessment made of his condition in the coming days, taking into account that he injured the biceps femoris in his right leg just a month ago. so it comes very fair, since the initial forecast was four to six weeks. In addition, his long history of injuries, despite his youth, forces Xavi Hernández to be especially cautious, especially since a new relapse would be the most counterproductive. for the progression of the number 10 blaugrana.
In any case, It is not ruled out that Ansu will travel to Munich on Tuesday despite not being discharged and having a final test in the afternoon session at the Allianz Arena to finish making a decision, bearing in mind that there will still be an activation session on the same match day. In the event that it is finally decided not to take more risks – right now the most likely option – the forward would stay in the stands. If the green light is finally given and he is discharged, he would sit on the bench and could have a few minutes, depending on how the script of the meeting goes.