Barcelona coach Valverde to turn to Celta Vigo loanee David Costas for Valencia clash
Barcelona B defender David Costas is in line for a senior call up this week.
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Barca have lost Gerard Pique to suspension ahead of their clash with Valencia.
Marca says Javier Mascherano's injury ensures that he will be out for about a month so he can't deputise, meaning that Ernesto Valverde has to look at other options, including from the academy.
Costas is the most natural option.
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On loan from Celta Vigo, the Blaugrana are already making plans to sign the 22-year-old permanently.
Source: tribalfootball.com