Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made a decision regarding Egyptian professional Hamza Abdel Karim in connection with Monday's friendly match against Preston North End.
Barcelona are continuing their training camp in England, which began last Monday and will last until August 3. They played a friendly match against Birmingham City and will meet Preston North End on Monday.
Barcelona were defeated by Birmingham City on penalties on Friday night after a 2-2 draw in regular time.
Egyptian professional Hamza Abdel Karim started in the Barcelona vs. Birmingham City match and scored both of Barca's goals in his second appearance with Hansi Flick's squad.
The Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reported that Hansi Flick's priority in the Barcelona vs. Preston North End match is to restore the players' fitness and give an opportunity to those who have less participation, most of whom are graduates of the club's academy.
She pointed out that Barcelona players who participated in the World Cup, especially the Spaniards, continue to be absent from the preparatory period as they are still enjoying their summer vacations.
It was reported that, based on a decision by Hansi Flick, Hamza Abdul Karim will have a greater opportunity to play against Preston North End, who play in the Championship, after he shone in the Birmingham match and scored two goals.
She stressed that Barcelona’s goal is to achieve another victory to boost its self-confidence and develop harmony among its players, in addition to reaching the best possible readiness for the start of the new La Liga season with its match against Elche on August 23.
The Barcelona vs Preston North End match will not be televised as it will be held behind closed doors and its timing has not yet been determined.
