Barcelona’s Sevilla Showdown: Yamal Out, Flick Confident in a Balanced XI
4 octobre 2025
Team News Ahead of Sevilla Clash
Barcelona head coach Hans Flick unveiled the Blaugrana squad on Saturday for Sunday’s La Liga trip to Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuán as matchday eight approaches.
The build-up confirmed Lamine Yamal and Rafinha Diaz would be sidelined by injuries.
Goalkeepers: Szczesny, Eder, Koshin.
Defence: Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Balde, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, Pau Kobarci, Andreas Christensen.
Midfield: Pedri Gonzalez, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Dru.
Attack: Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford, Rony Bardji, Fernandez.
The squad showcases a blend of experience and emerging talent as Flick looks to balance depth across all lines for the Sevilla test.
Key Themes and Coach Comments
In the pre-match press conference, Flick described Sevilla as a team that plays with high energy and enthusiasm, backed by strong crowd support, making Sunday’s clash a real test of Barça’s focus and intelligence.
On Yamal’s injury, Flick said it is not muscular and hinted at a return window of two to four weeks, with a possibility of missing the Clasico depending on his rehabilitation progress.
Regarding the recent debate with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, Flick said the matter is now in the past and emphasized protecting players and keeping the club’s interests in mind.
About international duties, Flick noted that players want to represent their country, but minutes must be managed carefully to safeguard physical and mental readiness amid a congested schedule.
The coach also referenced Marc Bernal’s call-up to Spain’s Under-21 squad, stressing that Bernal isn’t fully match fit and will need time, requiring careful coordination with Barça and the federation.
Flick also commented on the plan to merge two international breaks into one longer block next season, admitting he doesn’t yet have a clear view on whether it’s beneficial for the league or players.
Paris Loss, Team Ethos, and Moving Forward
Reflecting on Barça’s recent European setback against Paris Saint-Germain, Flick admitted disappointment but urged the squad to learn, press with smarter pressure, and stay committed to the club’s collective goals.
He reiterated that a collective mindset—players, staff, and fans putting the club first—remains essential to winning titles, and stressed the importance of protecting minutes for international stars while maintaining Barça’s pressing philosophy.
The overall message was one of caution and resolve: injuries, international breaks, and tough away days are part of the game, but unity and smart management can still steer Barça toward success.
Humor break: If injuries were a sport, Barça would be undefeated—just their squad keeps shrinking like a magician’s hat trick. Punchline 2: If patience were a stat, Barça would lead the league by a mile, too bad it isn’t in the kit, so we rely on coffee instead.
