Why Nico Gonzalez is barred from playing for Barcelona B this season: Explained

Nico Gonzalez has played 10 games for the Barcelona first team this season. Eight in La Liga and two in the Champions League.

According to the rules governing players in Spain, a player is not allowed to play for a lower ranked team in the same club after making 10 appearances for the team above it.

Hence, Nico is barred from playing for Barcelona B this season.

This regulation regardless, it'll be foolhardy to send Gonzalez back to Barca B, not after his impressive performances with the seniors this season.

Moreover, Busquets doesn't have a like-for-like deputy, bar Nico.