Hansi Flick said on Friday that Brian Fariñas could be an option at full-back for Barcelona against Alavés. Fariñas is yet to feature for Barcelona's senior side this season.
Flick's comments
Flick addressed the possibility at Friday's press conference, saying: "Brian Fariñas could be an option at full-back, he is very intelligent. He has been training with us since the start of the season and is doing a great job. The time has come to give him the chance to play that he deserves."
Selection picture for Alavés
GOAL said Barcelona face Alavés on Saturday. GOAL said Barcelona have a defensive injury crisis.
GOAL said Flick has four defenders fit for Alavés: João Cancelo, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín and Alejandro Baldé. GOAL said Fariñas is the only available first-team player not to have played a single minute this season.
Fariñas around the first team
According to Catalan newspaper Sport, Fariñas trained with the main group that week. GOAL said Flick blocked Fariñas's move to Girona in the summer.
GOAL said Flick trialled Fariñas at right-back during the pre-season friendly against Birmingham.
Last season and upcoming fixtures
GOAL said Juliano Belletti leaned on Fariñas heavily last season. GOAL said Fariñas played 33 of 34 matches in the Segunda Federación last season, missing just one through suspension. GOAL said Fariñas served as one of the reserve team's captains last season.
GOAL said Barcelona play Aston Villa on Tuesday in the Champions League and Atlético Madrid on Sunday in the league.
