World Sports: Barcelona considers introducing a left-footed central defender in the winter window. Garvey’s injury creates salary space

According to "World Sports News", Barcelona is making decisions on potential signings in the winter window, and the target is a left-footed central defender. The final decision lies in the hands of sporting director Deco and head coach Flick. It is reported that Chairman Laporta has given the "green light" to this and authorized the sports department to analyze and operate with full authority.

This signing demand comes from coach Flick. According to sources, Flick named a left-footed center back last summer to fill the vacancy after Inigo Martinez left the team, but the plan was shelved due to the club's salary fair play issues.

Now, a key variable may make this signing a reality. Garvey will be out for up to four to five months due to meniscus surgery. According to La Liga rules, the club can use part of the salary of long-term injured players to create signing space. Barcelona has successfully used this rule for Ter Stegen, Christensen and others before, so it is generally believed that La Liga will not set up obstacles.

From a tactical perspective, the introduction of a left-footed central defender is considered to have two major benefits: first, it allows Kubasi, who has been on the left this season, to return to a position where he is more comfortable, so that he can perform at his best; second, it can provide a new type of defender for Flick's tactical system.

However, Barcelona is also facing the problem of too many central defenders in the team. Currently, the team has four regular central defenders, Araujo, Cubasi, Eric Garcia and Christensen, plus Konde and Gerald Martin can also make guest appearances.

Therefore, the ideal target would be a high-level player who has few chances to play for his current club. The report also revealed that Paris Saint-Germain's Berardo was recommended to Barcelona, ​​but failed to gain the approval of Deco and Flick, which shows that Barcelona has high standards for signings at this position.