Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has given the squad five days off following Tuesday's training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The break extends through Monday, with only injured players required to attend training on Wednesday. Non-international players can return voluntarily if they choose, but attendance is optional until the following week.
Multiple Barcelona players are currently away on international duty, including Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha and Joao Cancelo. Others remain sidelined with injuries, including Roony Bardghji and Dani Olmo, while some uninvited players such as Andreas Christensen and Gavi will use the break for recovery.
The extended rest precedes a demanding fixture list that includes matches against Villarreal, Sabah, Deportivo de A Coruna, Atletico Madrid, Celta Vigo, Manchester City, Malaga and Real Sociedad. With minimal gaps between competitions, Flick elected to provide recovery time now before the condensed schedule resumes.
