Pique Doubtful Ahead Of Barca’s Match Against Eintracht Frankfurt

FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has announced that Gerard Piqué might not be available for Thursday’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-finals.

“He wants to be there and shows commitment. We will see if it is enough. If he’s not 100 per cent fit, he won’t play,” Xavi made this know in an interview on Wednesday.

Piqué played the first leg, but left the pitch early in the match due to an adductor injury and missed FC Barcelona’s league game against Levante at the weekend.

The defender, however, took part in the training session on Wednesday.

“Hopefully he can play. It’s clear how important he is for us,” teammate Eric Garcia said.

Following the 1-1 draw in the first leg, Xavi sees his team under pressure.

“We all know this club very well. It is the most demanding club. We have a duty to win and play well,” the coach said.