Barcelona faces defensive crisis as young talents step up amid injuries

Barcelona's injury woes have deepened following Xavi Espart's recent injury during El Clasico, leaving him sidelined for nearly two months. With Jules Kounde nearing a return, manager Hansi Flick considers turning to La Masia talents for defensive depth. Players like Landry Farre, Guillem Victor, and Jordi Pesquer are potential options to fill gaps in the squad as Barcelona navigates a challenging fixture schedule. Flick has already relied on Alex Campos for recent matches and has included Orian Goren in the squad. The team's defensive reshuffle comes as they seek to maintain performance levels despite the ongoing injury concerns.

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