Flick's Strategy for Upcoming Matches: Barça Prepares for Consecutive LaLiga Tests

Hansi Flick, after giving his players some respite in Dortmund, intends to reintegrate Iñigo Martínez into the defensive line and Pedri into the central midfield. Before the much-anticipated final of the Copa del Rey on Saturday, the 26th, against their eternal rivals, Barça faces two back-to-back LaLiga matches at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, starting this Saturday with Celta. Both Celta and Mallorca are fervently chasing their European dreams, making these encounters crucial. Flick plans to approach these matches with the utmost diligence, opting to rest his squad during their recent visit to Germany. With Iñigo Martínez set to return in defense and Pedri in midfield, the team looks robust. Olmo is poised to start, although Flick might delay his inclusion. Gerard Martín continues to hold the left flank in Balde’s absence due to injury. Meanwhile, Gavi and Fermín are in contention for the attacking midfield role.

The potential starting eleven for Barça is shaping up as Szczesny; Koundé, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Gerard Martín; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine, Gavi or Fermín, Raphinha, and Lewandowski. Standing in their path, Celta will also be fiercely determined, as they too are in the hunt for European competition.