Laporta responds to the fixture turmoil as Barcelona prepares for a brutal 65-hour turnaround, stating, “We will be present.”

Barcelona is confronted with a brutal 65-hour turnaround, prompting Laporta to respond to the fixture turmoil. ‘We will be arriving.

 

 

 

‘ As he exited an event hosted by the Catalan Football Federation (FCF) to commemorate its 125th anniversary, Barcelona president Joan Laporta delivered a concise statement to the media. Laporta contemplated the ongoing controversy surrounding Barcelona’s crammed fixture schedule this week from the comfort of his vehicle.

 

 

 

 

With less than 72 hours between their two forthcoming matches—the first against Osasuna at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday and the second against Girona at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday—Laporta articulated his perspective on the matter. He reiterated Barcelona’s request for the 72-hour recuperation period between games, but he also stated that the team would proceed with the scheduled game.

 

 

 

 

His remarks were consistent with those of midfielder Pedri, who had previously expressed his apprehensions about the demanding fixture list. “I concur with Pedri; the 72-hour requirement must be honoured; however, we intend to attend,” he declared.The discussion regarding fixture congestion has acquired momentum, particularly in light of Real Madrid’s robust public statement.

 

 

 

 

 

The Madrid-based club issued a warning that they would cancel their scheduled match if the 72-hour recovery period was not observed. Barcelona has also acknowledged the issue; however, they did not adopt an extreme stance and are still dedicated to fulfilling their obligations, despite the constrained schedule. The rescheduling of their match against Osasuna is the root cause of Barcelona’s current predicament. The fixture was initially postponed due to the sudden departure of Dr.

 

 

 

Carley and has since been rescheduled for 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27. Regrettably, Barcelona’s La Liga match against Girona will continue to be played at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 30. This leads to an exceptionally brief turnaround, as the squad will have a mere 65 hours between the conclusion of the Osasuna match and the commencement of the Girona match.

 

 

 

 

Barcelona will be required to exercise caution in managing their personnel in order to prevent potential injuries and unnecessary fatigue as the situation progresses. Despite the difficult circumstances, the club remains committed to achieving their best performance and continues to advocate for equitable scheduling.