Barcelona line-up ‘to rotate’ after break, Hamza in the spotlight | OneFootball

Hansi Flick faces a packed spell after the international break and is priming rotation to keep Barcelona sharp. He wants every player at full readiness, including those with limited minutes so far.

Sport reports that the coach views titles as a squad effort rather than an XI and has told players to rest, return focused and be ready because rotation is coming.

Those who remained at the training base had nine days off alongside tailored plans from Benjamin Kugel’s staff to stay physically in step with team-mates who travelled.

The schedule now accelerates to two matches a week, with Paris Saint-Germain away, a trip to Galatasaray in Türkiye and the Clasico at Real Madrid on 25 October.

Several have lacked continuity across the opening eight games. Gabriel Jesus, Hamza Abdelkarim and Bryan Farinas are yet to start, while Alejandro Balde and Gavi have seen reduced minutes.

Jesus has contributed off the bench with two goals and could be among those called up after the break, the report said.

Raphinha has returned injured from Brazil duty. With Getafe up next, Flick may rest him, which could open a starting place for Jesus or Hamza.

Fatigue is an issue for Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon, and defenders Cubarsi, Cancelo and Xavi Espart after heavy international minutes. Eric Garcia came back early with slight discomfort, so his management remains cautious.

Source: Goal.com

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