Hansi Flick gives Barcelona players not called up for international duty five days off

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has given players who were not called up by their national teams five days off during the international break, with their rest lasting until next Monday. The decision came after only a limited number of players took part in the team’s final training session on Tuesday.

According to the training schedule, Wednesday will be a day off for the entire squad, while Thursday’s session will be limited to players continuing their recovery from injuries and anyone who wishes to train on a voluntary basis, with no obligation to attend.

Flick aims to give the remaining players a rest before a busy run of matches after the international break. The schedule includes La Liga fixtures against Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad, as well as a match against Manchester City in the Champions League and a Copa del Rey match against an opponent yet to be determined.