The draw at Balaídos left a bad taste in Barcelona fans' mouth after the defeat at Anoeta. The blaugrana team is beginning to raise doubts and Flick wants to turn the situation around as soon as possible to avoid a crisis.
Barça maintains its lead in Spain and continues its path in Europe with a firm step. There's no reason to panic But the team shows signs of weakness.
Flick Will Have More Options in the Rotations
...Especially if their star player Lamine Yamal isn't a starter. Barça has won 11 games out of 11 with Lamine in the lineup. It's lost or drawn all three in which the young star didn't play.
It is clear that there's a dependence on Lamine, which doesn't suit Flick, who bases his success on collective play. But it is what it is and Lamine's specific presence in this team is superlative.
1.-Eric García
To deal with the situation, Flick has four "transfers" that have fallen from Heaven. One of them will be at his disposal today: Eric García. He has already overcome his problems in the right adductor muscle.
Flick has included him in the squad to face Brest after receiving medical clearance.
2.-Ferran Torres
He won't be available for the Champions League match against Brest. Still, he will be available for the match against Las Palmas on Saturday.
3.- Lamine Yamal
He has recovered from his ankle injury, although Hansi Flick daren't include him in today's squad. His presence on Saturday against Las Palmas is assured.
4.-Ronald Araújo
He's been working with the rest of the group since Sunday. Now it's only a matter of time before he gets into the rhythm of competition. He's been out of action for four months and will gradually join the team starting next week.
There's no rush with him due to the excellent performance that both Cubarsí and Íñigo Martínez are offering in their position.
The Rest of the Injured
Apart from Ter Stegen and Marc Bernal, who are out for a long time, only Andrea Christensen remains in the infirmary with a serious injury. Balde's physical issues are not particularly worrying.
Ansu Fati is also still out with an injury to the hamstring in his right thigh. He is expected back before the end of the year.