The season had started rather well in Barcelona , to the point where many fans were very optimistic and already envisioned Lamine Yamal's team repeating the exploits of the previous season, this time going all the way in Europe. But as the weeks went by, Hansi Flick's team began to show weaknesses, particularly in defense. With the ball, they often seemed to lack ideas, frequently unable to truly trouble the opposition; the complete opposite of what they had shown last season.
The recurring injuries to key players aren't helping matters. As Marca reports , there are currently eight players who are still injured or recovering, and not just any players: Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, Gavi, Marc-André Ter Stegen, Joan Garcia, and Pedri . And that's not even counting Lamine Yamal, who is clearly hampered by his groin injury. Sport , for its part, reports that 14 players in the squad have already suffered injuries this season.
A puzzle for Flick
The Catalan media outlet adds that there is great concern at Barcelona , where they are struggling to understand all these recurring injuries, especially those involving muscle problems. Hansi Flick is overwhelmed by this avalanche of muscle issues, and his staff can't seem to find any real causes or solutions. The former Bayern Munich manager is genuinely worried and is aware that a few more minor physical setbacks could definitively ruin his team's season.
In the coming weeks, the German tactician will therefore have to improvise, as the Catalan club, five points behind Real Madrid in La Liga , already knows there is no longer any room for error in the league. With many key players absent and few alternatives, this is perhaps an opportunity to give some new La Masia prospects a chance…
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