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Barcelona Cancels Match Against Preston Due to Lack of Competitiveness
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First reported by Mako · 32 minutes ago
What happened
Barcelona canceled its friendly against Preston due to Preston's depleted squad, leading to concerns over competitiveness. Israeli player Oren Goren will wait for another chance to play. Meanwhile, midfielder Marc Casado's future at Barcelona is uncertain as he faces limited playing time but hopes for opportunities due to teammate injuries.
- 01Barcelona canceled its friendly against Preston due to Preston's youth-heavy squad and lack of competitiveness.
- 02Israeli player Oren Goren has appeared twice under coach Hansi Flick but must wait for more chances.
- 03Barcelona will next face Udinese in Italy following the canceled match.
- 04Marc Casado's position at Barcelona is uncertain amid strong midfield competition.
- 05Casado declined offers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey and is not currently for sale.
- 06Barcelona previously rejected a 10 million euro offer for Casado, valuing him at 30-40 million euros.
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