Israeli Teen Orian Goren Makes Barcelona's El Clásico Squad
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Seventeen-year-old Israeli midfielder Orian Goren was named to Barcelona's squad for El Clásico against Real Madrid, becoming the first Israeli player in such a high-profile match. Coach Hansi Flick called him up due to injuries affecting several key players. Goren has impressed coaches and media with his progress and potential, marking a new chapter for Israeli football in Spain.
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- Israeli teenager Orian Goren made Barcelona's squad for El Clásico against Real Madrid.
- Goren is the first Israeli footballer to be included in a squad for a match of this level.
- Coach Hansi Flick included Goren due to multiple injuries in Barcelona's midfield and defense.
- Spanish media have praised Goren's progress and potential, noting his key role in the reserve team.
- Goren's inclusion opens a new chapter for Israeli football in Spain's top league.
Seventeen-year-old Israeli midfielder Orian Goren has been included in the official matchday squad for Barcelona's La Liga clash against Real Madrid, marking his first call-up to the senior team for a major fixture. Goren will start on the bench for the highly anticipated tenth-round match at Camp Nou stadium. This inclusion makes him the first Israeli footballer to be named in a squad for a game of this magnitude.
The decision by coach Hansi Flick to bring Goren into the first team was driven by significant personnel shortages in Barcelona's midfield and defense. The team is currently dealing with injuries to key players, including Dani Olmo, who is sidelined for several weeks, creating an opportunity for the youth team player. Flick has reportedly been impressed with Goren, regularly involving him in first-team training sessions. Goren participated in Barcelona's preseason training and played in friendly matches, including the Joan Gamper Trophy game.
Spanish sports media, including Marca and Sport, have positively reviewed Goren's progress. Marca highlighted his importance in the reserve team due to his consistent midfield play, while Sport noted the developing relationship between coach Flick and the young Israeli, emphasizing his high potential. This marks a new milestone for Israeli football in Spain's top league, though previous Israeli players like Guy Assulin have been part of the senior team, they had not been included in league match protocols.
Barcelona's extensive use of youth players in this match, including Alex Campos who was previously in the Champions League squad, is a direct result of multiple injuries affecting the first team. Players like Dani Olmo, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, and Roni Brady are currently unavailable due to injuries.
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