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FC Barcelona have to do without Pedri in the semi-final second leg of the Copa del Rey (Wednesday, 9 p.m.) against FC Sevilla. The super talent fails with a calf injury. Ilaix Moriba could replace him.
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Pedri had to leave the field after 70 minutes of play in the league game against Sevilla on Saturday. According to Spanish media reports, he will have to take a two-week break.
There are three options for Ronald Koeman if he wants to maintain the three-man defense system with double-headed Messi / Ousmane Dembele that was successfully practiced in the league against Sevilla. In addition to the seeded Sergio Busquets and Frenkie de Jong, Riqui Puig, Miralem Pjanic or Ilaix Moriba could play in midfield.
“Ilaix Moriba was very good” (Ronald Koeman)
Ilaix Moriba replaced Pedri on Saturday – much to the satisfaction of Koeman. “He was very good,” said the 57-year-old: “He was strong and very calm on the ball after being substituted on. He helped us to secure the win.”
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The home grown horse showed a good performance and prepared the decisive goal by Lionel Messi excellently. Ilaix Moriba made his professional debut this season. Since then he has been allowed to run three times and has already provided two templates.
Barcelona have to turn a 2-0 deficit from the semi-final first leg against Sevilla to advance to the Copa del Rey final.
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