Barcelona prepares for La Liga season without a defined striker
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Barcelona enters the new La Liga season without an established striker as they face an urgent need to fill the gap left by Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. With their first match set against Elche on August 23, manager Hansi Flick has explored options like Lamine Yamal as a false nine. However, he would prefer Yamal to stay on the right wing. Barcelona aims to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid but faces resistance from the player’s current club. Alternatives such as Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres and Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez are also under consideration as the transfer window closes on September 1.
- •Barcelona opens La Liga against Elche on August 23
- •Lewandowski and Torres left the club this summer
- •Flick may use Yamal and other players as alternatives
- •Barcelona interested in signing Julian Alvarez
- •Transfer window closes on September 1
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona face striker dilemma - could they cope without one?
- 8:44 AMBBC Sport — Barcelona face striker dilemma - could they cope without one?
"Barcelona are heading into the new La Liga season without an established striker, with Hansi Flick yet to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
"Barcelona are heading into the new La Liga season without an established striker, with Hansi Flick yet to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:45 AMBarcelona face striker dilemma - could they cope without one?
Barcelona are heading into the new La Liga season without an established striker, with Hansi Flick yet to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 8:44 AMBarcelona face striker dilemma - could they cope without one?
Barcelona are heading into the new La Liga season without an established striker, with Hansi Flick yet to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
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