Barcelona manager Flick experiments with player positions in training ahead of friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
FC Barcelona's manager Hansi Flick conducted training on August 19 as the team prepares for the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Al Ahly. Leading up to this friendly, Flick has reduced the number of academy players and incorporated returning internationals. During training, he tested Jules Kounde as a centre-back, Raphinha in a central forward role, and Brian Farinas at right-back, reflecting potential strategies for the La Liga season opener against Elche. The match later today will likely inform his final lineup choices.
- •Barcelona trains ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy against Al Ahly.
- •Hansi Flick tests Kounde, Raphinha, and Farinas in unique roles.
- •The match will influence the final lineup for the La Liga season.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Flick tests Barcelona stars in makeshift positions in training ahead of Gamper Trophy match
"FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has one final test before the start of their La Liga season. The list of academy players involved has gradually been reduced, while the internationals have returned on...
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