The international break has only ended, but Barcelona Already have a brutal match of matches in front of them. With seven matches in just 20 daysincluding decisive fixtures in League, UEFA Champions League and Copa del ReyBlaugrana is facing a great schedule. However, it is Thursday’s re -planned collision against Osasuna It has led to controversy, as Barcelona boss Hansi Flick expressed her frustrations over the list of overloaded fixtures.
Despite their undefeated driving that extends to 18 matches over all competitionsBlaugrana will now face four matches in just nine daysStarts with Osasuna. This scheduling chaos has become an important conversation, especially after Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti recently criticized La Liga in order not to provide law with adequate rest. However, girl had her own answer – one who has made headlines directly.
Barcelona’s fixture against Osasuna was originally shot because of Tragic passing of club doctor Carles Minarro Garcia. The game was then re -planned until March 27, only 48 hours after the international break ended– A feature that left both Barcelona and Osasuna frustrated. Despite their appeals For a later date the request was rejected.
Re -planning means Catalans will play girona just 65 hours laterbefore traveling to Wanda Metropolitano for their Copa del Rey Semifinal against Athletic Madrid. With players like Raphinha and Ronald Araujo return from long distance flightsGirl was clear about the challenges they face.
Despite his frustrations, a girl remained that the club would not use the scheduling as an apology. “It’s not the best situation, but we don’t make excuses. The team is ready and we have to go for it.”
What did Hansi girl say about Real Madrid’s complaint?
The scheduling complaints took on a new dimension when Carlo Ancelotti recently warned La Liga That his team would refuse to play under similar conditions again. Los Blancos boss had publicly expressed their frustration about his team playing Two matches in under 72 hours after theirs Champions League fight with Atletico Madrid.
When Flick was asked if he shared Ancelotti’s concern, Barcelona -Manager did not hold back: “We are Barca, not Real Madrid. And I am very proud that we are Barca.”
The German boss has done Tough decisions In front of the Osasuna game. Ronald Araújo, even though he wanted to play, will restwhile Raphinha is not available Due to the short turn from international service. However, Flick’s trust in his squad remains loud.
“We have to accept that“Said girl about the schedule. “That’s how they decided. We can’t change it. It is UEFA or FIFA’s job to decide whether players can rest. In the end it is so it is. La Liga has gone.”
