Barcelona is gearing up for a challenging two weeks, starting with a match against Sevilla and followed by high-stakes games against Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and a derby against Espanyol. These matches are expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the team's season, and coach Flick has emphasized the importance of successfully navigating this intense period.
On a positive note for Barcelona supporters, Flick announced that three key players will return in time for the Bayern and Real Madrid clashes. According to *El Nacional*, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and Dani Olmo are set to rejoin the squad. Gavi, back after an 11-month absence, will be on the bench, while Fermin Lopez is also fit to play. Dani Olmo will be available but might start from the bench, with a primary focus on the upcoming Wednesday match.
Flick expressed his excitement about the return of these players, stating, "Gavi will definitely be on the bench, and I'm thrilled to see him back in training. The same goes for Fermin; he's ready to contribute. As for Dani, he’ll be with us, but we’re targeting him for Wednesday."
However, not all updates were positive. Frenkie de Jong, who was initially expected to start, experienced physical discomfort. Flick explained, "We'll assess Frenkie’s condition before the Bayern Munich game. He’s been training well, but after some discomfort, he trained separately today. We’ll make a decision tomorrow."