Hansi Flick manages a crowded midfield at Barcelona in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Hansi Flick faces a challenging task with FC Barcelona’s midfield as the 2026-27 season progresses. Barcelona has a deep roster featuring Pedri, Rodri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Marc Bernal, while Frenkie de Jong is sidelined due to injury. Gavi has played twice this season, though limited by a knock, and Olmo has had two starts. The influx of talent poses questions about player satisfaction and minutes on the pitch as players compete for roles.
- •Gavi has made only two appearances this season due to injury.
- •Rodri's arrival complicates Bernal's path to a starting role.
- •Barcelona's midfield depth presents both advantages and challenges for Hansi Flick.
- •Xavi Espart is playing as a left-back despite being primarily a midfielder.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Can Hansi Flick keep all his midfielders happy at Barcelona this season?
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