Barcelona faces challenges as new La Liga season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Barcelona prepares for the upcoming La Liga season amidst significant concerns. Issues include players not being match-ready, particularly those who participated in the World Cup and fringe players. The club's pursuit of Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid has hampered other potential signings. Additionally, Frenkie de Jong is expected to miss time due to an injury. The timing of these challenges leaves Hansi Flick with limited options as the season approaches.
- •Barcelona resumes training ahead of the La Liga season soon.
- •Fringe players lack match fitness following the World Cup.
- •Julian Alvarez remains a target, complicating other recruitment.
- •Frenkie de Jong faces injury concerns after the World Cup.
- •Hansi Flick may need to rely on rotation options early on.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — It’s hard to be optimistic about Barcelona as a new season moves into view
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