Since Inigo Martinez's departure last summer to Al Nassr, young defender Pau Koubarsi has been forced to play in the left defense position with Barcelona, despite being a right-footed player, which has sparked widespread debate about the necessity of returning him to his natural position, according to the Spanish newspaper "Sport".

Koubarsi was one of the key defensive pillars of the team last season under Hans Flick, forming a strong partnership with Martinez before his departure left a gap in the defense line. Since the beginning of the current season, Koubarsi has started seven out of ten official matches, five of which were alongside Ronald Araujo in the center of defense, while he played the remaining two matches next to Eric Garcia.

The report indicated that Flick prefers to keep Koubarsi on the left side due to his ability to control the ball when playing out, while Araujo has been maintained in his natural position. Koubarsi was also utilized in the same position with the Spanish national team against Girona after Dean Hausen's injury, where he played alongside Lo Normand and contributed to a smooth match for the team.

The discussion continues about whether it would be better to return Koubarsi to his natural position and involve other players like Eric Garcia on the left side, amid significant attention from fans and media.