The only thing that can stop Hansi Flick and Barcelona this season are injuries

International break. Two of the most anxiety-inducing words for Barcelona fans. When you’re the best club in world, as Barcelona currently are, it means that just about all of your players will be switching shirts to represent their countries. Once…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 8:00 PM
The only thing that can stop Hansi Flick and Barcelona this season are injuries
Key Things to Know
  • Seven Barcelona players have been called up to the Spanish national team.
  • Raphinha has been called up to represent Brazil in upcoming international friendly matches.
  • Barcelona faces upcoming high-profile fixtures against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in October.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces squad depth challenges as his team enters the international break following a strong start to the LaLiga season. Seven Barcelona players have been called up to the Spanish national team, while captain Raphinha is set to travel for international friendlies with Brazil.

Flick must manage player rotations carefully to avoid injuries to key players, especially with upcoming matches against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in October. Concerns over squad depth were highlighted after defender Andreas Christensen suffered an injury during a recent match against Sevilla.

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