"Hansi Flick admitted his Barcelona side endured a "s**t" November last season and has had to watch his team endure a pretty s***t October in 2025 for a variety of reasons. The team have been beaten by Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid and have seen their injury crisis deepen with Pedri becoming the latest player to be sidelined."
"There was plenty of speculation about Fermin's future in the summer, with Chelsea keen admirers, but Lopez had a think about it and then realised the best place for him was Barcelona. He has since gone on to score six times in just 510 minutes for Barca this season. In case you wondered, that's a goal every 85 minutes for the 22-year-old Spain star."
"And now more than ever, Barca will need Fermin to step up in their next three games against Elche, Club Brugge and Celta Vigo. There will be no Pedri or Gavi in those matches, Raphinha is not expected to feature either, while Lamine Yamal is continuing to battle against pubalgia. Hansi Flick may be able to select Robert Lewandowski once again, but it remains to be seen how his form and fitness are after another spell on the sidelines."
Hansi Flick's Barcelona suffered a poor run, losing to Sevilla, PSG and Real Madrid while injuries worsened with Pedri sidelined. Fermin López has been a bright spot, choosing to stay at Barcelona despite Chelsea interest and scoring six goals in 510 minutes this season, averaging a goal every 85 minutes. Dani Olmo's return is cautious given López's form. Barcelona face Elche, Club Brugge and Celta Vigo without Pedri, Gavi and likely Raphinha, and with Lamine Yamal injured; Lewandowski's availability and sharpness are uncertain. López's energy, intensity and finishing could be decisive as Barcelona seek to halt the slide in the title race.
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