This Sunday, FC Barcelona makes its return, a week after the clear victory in the Clasico (0-4). The Blaugrana face Espanyol at Montjuic (4:15 p.m.), and Hansi Flick could start two players who are returning from injury.
Hansi Flick will enter a management phase. Because if since his arrival on the bench of FC Barcelona, everything has been going well for the Blaugrana club, like this recent victory against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu (0-4), the German coach is approaching a turning point of his season.
Because Frenkie De Jong and Gavi are back, and the Blaugrana tactician will have to find a place for them in a team that functions perfectly. Both players started their season at the end of October. The Spaniard, who is returning from a very long-term injury, is content for the moment with a few ends of matches (7min against Sevilla, 5min against Bayern Munich, 3min against Real Madrid). The Dutchman, on the other hand, played the entire second half of the Clasico having an impact on the game and the score.
According to the Spanish press, Frenkie De Jong could start this Sunday in the derby against Espanyol (4:15 p.m.). The idea would be to associate him alongside Marc Casado in the Barcelona double-pivot, with Pedri higher up. Dani Olmo – who is also returning from injury – would be sacrificed for this meeting.
Gavi, for his part, should take over smoothly and enter the game in the second period.
One thing is certain: Hansi Flick will be spoiled for choice, especially in midfield if all his players remain healthy. It's up to him to find the best formula in order to concern each player and get the best out of his squad.
