"The 3-0 drubbing at Stamford Bridge was a wake-up call for Barcelona. It was a result that not only complicated the team's Champions League path but also exposed cracks in a system that had looked imperious earlier in the campaign. The pressure is mounting on Hansi Flick, but the German tactician remains defiant, promising a "different Barça" in the coming weeks."
"To achieve this, Flick is pulling several sporting levers to reignite the season, reports Diario SPORT. Emptying the Infirmary The first boost is personnel. The return of Joan Garcia has stabilised the goal, while Raphinha is now ready to start. Crucially, Pedri is set to be available against Alaves, leaving only Ter Stegen and Gavi on the sidelines. This depth allows Flick to rotate during a congested schedule."
"The team's offensive heartbeat, Lamine Yamal, has been hampered by pubalgia, missing five games, including the loss to Sevilla. But a specific recovery plan is paying off, with his performances improving weekly. However, the club are concerned about the hostility he faces away from home. This was visible at Chelsea, Brugge, and the Bernabeu, where he has become public enemy number one."
A 3-0 loss at Stamford Bridge complicated Barcelona's Champions League prospects and exposed structural weaknesses. Hansi Flick vows a different approach and is deploying personnel and tactical changes. Joan Garcia has returned, Raphinha is ready to start, and Pedri will be available, leaving only Ter Stegen and Gavi injured, enabling rotation. Lamine Yamal has missed games with pubalgia but follows a recovery plan with improving performances; the club worries about hostile treatment away from home. The coaching staff targets a physical peak in January 2026 and aims to make Camp Nou a fortress, while defensive issues after Íñigo Martínez's exit require urgent attention.
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