Hansi Flick warns Barcelona fans of slow season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick cautioned fans about a potentially slow start to the La Liga season. He cited a 'strange preseason' due to many players still on vacation after the World Cup and the limited preparation time before their opener against Elche on August 23. Most World Cup participants will return by midweek, leaving only 10 days for training and two friendlies. Flick indicated that the team's performance might not hit full potential until after the first international break in October.
- •Barcelona faces Elche in their La Liga opener on August 23.
- •Many players are currently on vacation after the World Cup.
- •Flick expects challenges due to a short training window.
- •The team will have two friendlies before the season begins.
- •First international break lasts from September 21 to October 8.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick is preparing Barcelona fans for a slow start to the season
"The coach believes a “strange preseason” will have an effect
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