Barcelona’s 22-year-old forward could gain vital minutes as injuries shake up attack

Barcelona forward Pau Victor may be about to play a more significant role in the team, given the current injury situation within the club’s forward line, reports Jaume Marcet through SPORT. 

It must be noted that several key players, including Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, have missed international duty due to minor physical issues. 

Furthermore, Ansu Fati is not expected to return until mid-December, while Ferran Torres is still in the final stages of recovery from a muscle injury. 

On top of that, Raphinha will come back from his national team commitments with a heavy workload of minutes. With these factors in play, Victor could emerge as an important option for Hansi Flick, providing a fresh striker eager to make the most of any opportunity.

How has he performed so far?

Despite the strong competition for spots in the attack, Victor remains determined and focused, ready to take full advantage of the chances that come his way. 

Pau Victor has not played much for Barcelona. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

He knows that while the competition is fierce, the current situation could work to his benefit. Injuries to Ansu, Torres, Lewandowski, and Yamal might open the door for him to become a more prominent figure in Flick’s plans for upcoming matches.

So far this season, the youngster has played in 11 games, accumulating 174 minutes across 8 La Liga matches and 3 Champions League appearances. 

Although he has only started once, during Barcelona’s disappointing performance in Pamplona, he has made an impact on the field. 

In his limited time, he has scored one goal and provided one assist, which means he has contributed directly to a goal every 87 minutes.

With the ongoing injuries and heavy fixture load, Victor is in an ideal position to step up and show what he can do. His ambition and determination to seize his chance could make him an important asset for Barcelona in the coming weeks.