The German tactician has called off Thursday’s session to allow his players to recharge following a gruelling pre-season schedule.
In the wake of their 2-1 victory against Al Ahly SC in the Trofeo Joan Gamper, the German head coach has opted to lighten the load for his squad. The move is a key component of Flick’s strategy to bolster the team’s conditioning while mitigating the risk of injury as the new campaign looms.
Flick has introduced a more rigorous physical regime alongside fitness coach Benjamin Kugel, though he remains mindful of individual workloads. According to reports from Tribuna, Lamine Yamal has exhibited signs of fatigue, while Pedri continues his bespoke training programme. Elsewhere, Cubarsi and Gavi are being carefully managed as they continue their respective recoveries.
The first-team squad is slated to return to the training pitch on Friday to finalise preparations for their Primera Division opener. FC Barcelona are set to travel to the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero to face Elche this Sunday.
