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Hansi Flick manages Barcelona midfield rotation before facing Valencia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Hansi Flick manages Barcelona midfield rotation before facing Valencia

Summary

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick faces selection choices in the midfield ahead of Sunday's match against Valencia. The team currently has four fit options for the double pivot, including Pedri, Gavi, Marc Bernal, and Rodri. Gavi returned to training this week following an injury sustained against Elche, while Rodri has been limited to substitute appearances to build fitness. Marc Bernal has started all three league matches so far, though the coaching staff may rotate these options to manage player workloads. Barcelona remains focused on the domestic fixture before shifting attention to the Champions League opener against Feyenoord scheduled for next Wednesday at the Spotify Camp Nou.

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Status Watch

•Hansi Flick considers four players for two midfield positions before the Valencia match.
•Gavi resumed full training sessions this week after recovering from a recent knock.
•Marc Bernal has started every league match for Barcelona during the opening stretch.
•Rodri continues to build match rhythm ahead of a potential Champions League start.
•Barcelona hosts Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou next Wednesday.

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6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona’s first selection dilemmas arrive in midfield ahead of Valencia clash

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