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Flick's Barca: World Cup Stars Face Extended Break
6 Jul
Summary
- World Cup players get three weeks off post-tournament.
- Some players like Araujo, de Jong, and Raphinha return early.
- Preseason begins July 13th with medicals and training.
Barcelona's preseason under Hansi Flick faces disruption due to extensive player participation in the FIFA World Cup. Every player involved is granted three weeks of rest after their final match, meaning those advancing deep into the tournament may not be available until early August.
Conversely, players whose national teams are eliminated early will rejoin the squad sooner. Notably, Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo, and Raphinha are expected to return ahead of others. Araujo, eliminated on June 27th, could be back by July 18th. De Jong, exiting on June 30th, is anticipated around July 22nd, while Raphinha's return is set for after July 27th.
The team's preseason officially kicks off on July 13th with medical assessments, marking the start of rigorous training. Barcelona has scheduled a friendly on July 24th against Europa, followed by matches in England between July 27th and August 3rd. The players returning early may be integrated in time for this English tour.
