Barcelona is preparing to “clean up the week” before its next match in the League, on Saturday, against Alavés. After two consecutive defeats, first against PSG and then against Real Madrid, HansiFlick's coaching staff has decided to give the squad two days of rest to regain their rhythm and correct the mistakes that have marked the last matches.
The coach has scheduled three days of intensive training, which will begin on Wednesday, with the aim of analyzing in detail the mistakes made and adjusting tactics to return to the form that the team showed last season. “It is an opportunity to do self-criticism and find solutions,” explained the coach, emphasizing the need to recover the solidity and confidence that had been lost.
The calendar offers a brief respite before the international “break” phase in November. Barça will play at home against Alavés at 9:00 p.m. at the Camp Nou, followed by the duel with AstonVilla in the Champions League on Tuesday, November 3, also at 9:00 p.m., and the match against Atlético de Madrid in the League on Sunday, November 8, at 9:00 p.m., at the Metropolitano. These three demanding commitments force the team to react and achieve good results to return to the path of leadership in the competition.
Recent results have made it clear that the team has not offered the expected performance in highly demanding matches, which generates concern and requires a review of the game mechanisms. The rest time will allow Barça to reset mentally, recover physically and reinforce tactical concepts before facing the next rivals.
With the work week just around the corner, Barcelona seeks to turn setbacks into a turning point that strengthens the team. Next Saturday, Alavés will be the first test to measure the team's progress and response capacity, with the hope that the season will turn in its direction again.