Barcelona, Sekulic: “With our injury problems, other players have to step up”

Barcelona visits Panathinaikos with its roster affected by injuries, and Aleksander Sekulic wants other players to take advantage of the opportunity in Athens. “Considering the problems we have with the roster, it’s not the greatest moment for us,” Sekulic said.

However, the Barcelona coach sees an opportunity: “I believe it’s a good time for some other players to step up, play against a good team and show what we are capable of doing when we are bleeding a little bit.” Olivier Nkamhoua stressed the importance of handling Panathinaikos’ physicality: “We have to play our own game and not get rattled by their physicality and intensity. It’s always possible to win.”

The Finnish forward summed up Barcelona’s mentality: “It has to be next man up. Everyone has to stay ready for when it’s their time, whether that means playing at the four or the five.”