Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is changing the training schedule in an attempt to address the main concern
Barcelona have managed just one win in their last five La Liga games, and while the Catalan media don't usually need much encouragement to use the word crisis, there is certainly growing concern about their form. Manager Hansi Flick He didn't make many changes to address his form.
Flick and his staff consider that the main cause of his slump is his physical freshness and a loss of competitive tension. As a result, he tried to rotate more in his last two games, but Sport they say he changed his training program on Monday to help his recovery of that sharpness. The Barcelona squad have stuck to gym work rather than normal training, in the hope that their team will face a better-rested Borussia Dortmund.
The dressing room was hit emotionally after the loss to Real Betis, and Real Madrid's win over Girona made things even worse. @fansjavimiguel
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 9, 2024
The German believes that he needs his players at 100% for his plans to work, something that he has not seen of late. He wants the aggression and sharpness of the first months back in his side. Barcelona will also return from Champions League duty on Thursday rather than Wednesday night, meaning three days away from their families, considering their rest and meal schedule more important.
The Blaugrana are closing in on a place in Europe's top eight, and if they can beat Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night, they will be within striking distance. Flick and the club are referred priority to the Champions League currently, but this has cost them dearly in La Liga. Their draw against Real Betis means Real Madrid can take top spot if they win their game in hand.
