Barcelona is facing a significant player shortage as 15 squad members are away on international duty and several others are sidelined with injuries. On Tuesday, during a training session led by coach Hansi Flick, only three first-team players—Gavi, Casadó, and Szczesny—were present on the field.
The rest of the participants were drawn from the reserves and youth team to fill in the numbers. This unusual situation forces the squad to adapt ahead of the critical run-in of the 2025-26 season without many of their key players.
In addition, four players remain injured—Christensen, Koundé, Balde, and De Jong—while Eric García is training separately due to overload issues. Following this session, Barcelona will enjoy a few days of rest before the final stretch of the campaign.
This player shortage poses a major challenge for Flick, who must balance recovery and preparation carefully. This helps explain the limited training workload and cautious approach during this period.
