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Barcelona adjusts player rotations after FIFA World Cup impact

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Barcelona adjusts player rotations after FIFA World Cup impact

Summary

Following the FIFA World Cup, Barcelona faces challenges managing player fitness. Manager Hansi Flick is cautious, ensuring that players are gradually phased into games. Only four players, who did not participate in the tournament, have completed 180 minutes this season. Barcelona has played two La Liga matches, winning both, with Eric Garcia and others having significant minutes but several World Cup players seeing reduced time. The management strategy seems focused on player health as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona won both La Liga games this season.
•Only four players have completed all 180 minutes.
•Eric Garcia has played 170 minutes since returning.
•Several World Cup participants are being managed cautiously.
•Dani Olmo has only logged 52 minutes this season.

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8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Report – FIFA World Cup influences Flick’s rotations at Barcelona this season

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The FIFA World Cup was a spectacle to behold this summer, but the aftermath of the tournament continues to influence managerial decisions at the club level.With players not sufficiently rested and cle...
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