Hansi Flick expressed his frustration at Barcelona’s rescheduled LaLiga fixture with Osasuna, with lots of his worldwide gamers unlikely to function on Thursday.
Barcelona welcome Osasuna to the Camp Nou after their sport was postponed earlier this month as a result of dying of the Catalan membership’s physician, Carles Minarro Garcia.
The 2 golf equipment appealed the choice to play the fixture so quickly after the ultimate worldwide break had concluded, however they had been rejected by the RFEF instantly.
Flick noticed 13 of his gamers known as up for worldwide obligation, most of whom have been common starters for Barcelona this season as they sit atop of the LaLiga desk.
Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres had been in motion for Spain’s Nations League quarter-final conflict with Croatia.
The likes of Frenkie de Jong, Joules Kounde and Robert Lewandowski additionally represented their respective nations, whereas Fermin Lopez, Pablo Torre and Gerard Martin had been with Spain Underneath-21s.
“The gamers have performed with their nationwide groups, and that’s unhealthy. Now now we have to play in opposition to Osasuna, and now we have to speak about whether or not it’s the proper time. I’m not joyful. There are different leagues that do it in a different way,” Flick informed reporters.
“I can’t change that. That’s my private opinion. However we’re going to play, we’re not making excuses. The group is prepared and now we have to try for the very best efficiency. We’re going for it.
“The standard of the group is sweet, and we are able to beat anybody even when the gamers don’t get the optimum relaxation.”
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Whereas a few of these gamers are anticipated to play some half on Thursday, Flick confirmed that he will probably be with out Raphinha and Ronald Araujo.
Raphinha performed the period of Brazil’s 4-1 defeat to Argentina on Tuesday, although Araujo was an unused substitute in Uruguay’s goalless draw with Bolivia.
“They gained’t play or be within the group. They’re out. The flight is lengthy, and it’s not essentially the most optimum state of affairs. They’ve to coach,” Flick stated.
“They should recuperate and practice, after which we’ll see on Sunday. However the group is unbelievable, and now we have to combat for the three factors.
“After we win and get three extra factors, it will likely be the very best response we may give.”
Flick confirmed that Cubarsi would even be unavailable after selecting up a knock with Spain, however Eric Garcia, Inigo Martinez and Lewandowski would play in opposition to Osasuna.
Barcelona have gained every of their final seven LaLiga matches, protecting 4 clear sheets in 4 of them, having gained simply one in every of their earlier eight (D3 L4).
However they face a packed schedule over the subsequent 20 days, with seven matches throughout LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League to return.
Flick, nevertheless, believed it could not be an enormous problem to his group.
“I’ve spoken to the remainder of the employees and the physios … and we’ve talked about what we are able to do to assist the gamers recuperate higher,” Flick concluded.
“They’ve informed me they’re match, positive. Taking part in each three days isn’t an enormous deal for them and I imagine them.”