Xavi will call up Barça Atletic top scorer for Barcelona’s match against Granada – report

Following the injury to Robert Lewandowski earlier this week, Barcelona have been left with no natural centre-forward in the senior squad.

Both Ferran Torres and Joao Felix are capable of playing in the position and are expected to be relied on heavily by manager Xavi Hernandez in the coming matches.

At the same time, though, the manager will likely dip into the club’s youth reserves to ensure some depth in the position.

Pau Victor to earn a call-up for Girona clash

There are a number of young talents within the Barcelona youth and reserve team ranks that Xavi can turn to at the time of need.

And, as per journalist Albert Roge, Xavi is all set to call Barça Atletic top scorer Pau Victor to the first-team squad for the upcoming La Liga clash against Granada.

Pau Victor, 21, joined Barça Atletic during the summer transfer window, arriving on a loan deal from Girona, with an option for purchase.

The young Spaniard has been in very impressive form for Rafa Marquez’s side this season, having already netted four goals in six games while chalking up an assist as well.

In fact, Pau Victor is currently the top scorer for Barça Atletic in the ongoing campaign.

As such, the report states that the 21-year-old striker is the best placed to earn a first-team call-up in the absence of Lewandowski.

Angel Alarcon another option for Xavi

While Pau Victor appears the likeliest to make it to the squad list against Granada, Xavi has other options in the youth teams such as Angel Alarcon and Marc Guiu.

Alarcon, in particular, could be an appealing option considering that he has already tasted first-team action last season and has come back strongly after a serious injury.

Xavi is understood to be keeping an eye on the young forward and he could find himself in the senior squad some time in the near future. For now, though, it appears to be Pau Victor’s time.