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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick cuts three players from pre-season squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick cuts three players from pre-season squad

Summary

FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has released Oscar Gistau, Ibrahim Diarra, and Alex Gonzalez from first-team duties as part of pre-season preparations. The players return to Barça Atletic after participating in training and featuring in a friendly against Birmingham City. They are now training under coach Juliano Belletti and could play in an upcoming match against Girona B. Despite these cuts, 14 academy players remain with the first team as they prepare for their La Liga opener against Elche on August 23.

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By the Numbers

•Flick has made his first pre-season cuts for Barcelona.
•Gistau, Diarra, and Gonzalez return to Barça Atletic.
•All three players participated in the England training camp.
•Barcelona is 16 days away from their La Liga opener.
•14 academy players continue to train with the first team.

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11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Flick makes first three pre-season cuts from Barcelona squad

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FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made his first three cuts of pre-season.The German coach released Oscar Gistau, Ibrahim Diarra and Alex Gonzalez from first-team duties, with the trio returning to...
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