The crisis of FC Barcelona has alarmed, primarily, Hansi Flick and his staff. The Blaugrana team continues to drift in LaLiga since the fall in Anoeta, and among several problems detected by the coaching staff, the lack of solutions from the bench is the most concerning of all.
In recent weeks, the squad has recovered key players like Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Fermín López, in addition to Ronald Araújo and Ansu Fati, who have already entered the dynamics of the first team. However, these players have shown significant disconnection when stepping onto the field, understandable in the cases of '21' and '6' as they come from very long injuries, but no less concerning.
The tight schedule demands that all players maintain a competitive rhythm to avoid overexertion of the starters, so Barça needs them at full capacity as soon as possible. Furthermore, Flick still cannot find a place for them in his scheme. He has tried the Dutchman in all three positions of the midfield, but the midfielder's lack of confidence has prevented him from stepping up.
The challenge for Hansi Flick
Gavi, for his part, still cannot find his rhythm in matches, and although he has physically transmitted good sensations, it is evident that he still needs playing time after being sidelined for almost a year. Meanwhile, the two muscle injuries suffered at the beginning of the season have slowed down Fermín López, who was coming in 'hot' after his explosion at the Olympic Games.
The Andalusian has gone from bad to worse, and much would have to do with his fit in the team, as Flick has used him as a wildcard as an attacking midfielder, right winger, and left winger. In contrast, Ferran Torres seems to be returning to his best version, and despite going blank against Leganés, he managed to score in the previous three matches.
Playing every three days, it is crucial for the Blaugrana that their entire squad is 'plugged in' if they want to continue aspiring to all titles until the end of the season. The returns of Araújo and Fati add two more pieces to the puzzle, and Flick will have the challenge of keeping everyone focused to perform at their best against the intensity of the schedule.