The Spanish media began to raise alarms about a problem that may affect the end of this season. Spanish “AS” wrote about “danger”which awaits Hansi Flick's players.
The Spanish media are worried about this
Spanish journalists calculated that six players from the starting lineup have already played over 2,000 minutes on the pitch – Koundé (2,429 minutes), Raphinha (2,226'), Cubarsi (2,159'), Lewandowski (2,153'), Pedri (2,070') and Inigo (2046'), and two of them – Yamal and Casado reach this number. So far, the Pride of Catalonia has played 24 official matches, and there may be as many as 36 matches – 20 in the league, five in the cup, nine in the Champions League and two in the Spanish Super Cup.
“AS” notes that the decrease in energy in the team is visible. “The most disturbing thing for the coaching staff is that there is still a long season ahead of us,” we read. At the beginning of his adventure with FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick was – according to the Spaniards – “a slave to injuries”, but now the situation will slowly improve.
Journalists from Spain: This is Hansi Flick's job
It was recalled that Araujo is ready to return, and Gavi and De Jong have been cleared to play for some time. In addition, Fermín, who was injured at the beginning of the season, is receiving more and more minutes. Just like Ferran – recently he was the hero of the Pride of Catalonia. Christensen and Ansu Fati will also return in 2025.
The Spaniards claim that the German has already found his starting eleven and is afraid of changes. They justify this with the example of Ferran Torres's disposition. The Spaniard has had a great run lately, but still he didn't “bit” Robert out Lewandowski from the starting eleven.
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“AS” ends its analysis by saying that Flick and his assistants must think about what to do to maintain the shape and freshness of Barca, which is a contender to play for all the highest goals.
On Saturday, December 21, FC Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in the blockbuster of LaLiga. Will the Pride of Catalonia return to winning ways? We'll find out after an hour. 9:00 p.m. when the players will take to the pitch.