Barcelona were pushed to the limit in their epic comeback win over Benfica in Champions League action this week, and have another big European game against Atalanta looking to secure a Top 2 finish in the League Phase standings next Wednesday.
The Blaugrana have already played a ton of big games this January with pretty much the same starting XI, so it’s natural to wonder if coach Hansi Flick will be making any changes to his team on Sunday’s La Liga clash with relegation candidates Valencia.
Flick was asked about potential rotations in a press conference on Saturday, and he confirmed that he indeed plans to make some changes to the team, including resting his best and most important player, midfielder Pedri.
“At the moment he is playing at 100% and very well. I already mentioned that we changed the philosophy regarding Pedri. He will continue to play because it suits him better. He may not be in the starting eleven. We need fresh legs to face Valencia. We will see. There are changes planned in the team.”
Pedri has been in incredible form all season and most importantly has been fully healthy for the first time in almost four years, so it’s crucial to make sure he stays available for as long as possible.
Barça are certainly good enough to win on Sunday without Pedri’s brilliance, even if they’re not as dominant in midfield because of his absence, but a programmed rest for the world’s best midfielder every now and then is never a bad idea.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has hinted at resting star midfielder Pedri in an upcoming match against Valencia, as he vows to make changes to the squad in search of fresh legs.
Flick, who took over as manager of Barcelona earlier this season, has been impressed by Pedri’s performances but recognizes the need to rotate the squad and give other players a chance to shine.
“We need fresh legs for the upcoming matches, and that means making some changes to the starting lineup,” Flick said in a press conference. “Pedri has been fantastic for us, but it’s important to keep the squad fresh and give other players an opportunity to show what they can do.”
Barcelona have been struggling in recent weeks, with a string of poor results in both domestic and European competitions. Flick is determined to turn things around and believes that making changes to the squad will help improve the team’s performances.
“We have a talented squad with a lot of quality players, and I have full confidence in their abilities,” Flick added. “I will be making some changes for the upcoming match against Valencia, and I expect the players to step up and deliver a strong performance.”
Barcelona fans will be eagerly anticipating the changes Flick makes to the squad, as they hope to see their team return to winning ways. With Pedri potentially being rested, it will be interesting to see which players Flick chooses to bring into the starting lineup and how they perform against Valencia.
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