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FC Barcelona News: 22 September 2026; Hansi Flick prepares mini-vacation, Raphinha talks Lamine Yamal

Flick is preparing for a ‘mini-vacation’ in September | AS Hansi Flick is set to give his Barca players not called up for international duty nine days off. The players will train this week but will then be given time…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:00 AM
FC Barcelona News: 22 September 2026; Hansi Flick prepares mini-vacation, Raphinha talks Lamine Yamal
Key Things to Know
  • Hansi Flick will give Barcelona players not on international duty nine days off from September 26 to October 4.
  • Raphinha backed teammate Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
  • Marc Casado underwent clavicle surgery during his loan at Deportivo and is expected out for three months.
The Story in 60 Seconds

FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is set to grant players not called up for international duty a nine-day break from September 26 to October 4, 2026. Meanwhile, Barcelona captain Raphinha publicly backed teammate Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, stating the teenager deserves the award.

In other club developments, midfielder Marc Casado, currently on a season-long loan at Deportivo, underwent surgery for a fractured clavicle and faces an estimated three-month recovery. Former Barcelona forward Ferran Torres also reflected on missing Pedri following his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

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