{
  "id": 11620070,
  "title": "Hansi Flick ready to shake up Barcelona squad after international break amid fixture overload",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/hansi-flick-ready-to-shake-up-barcelona-squad-after-international",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T06:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hansi-flick-ready-shake-barcelona-062000402.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is set to shake up the squad following the international break due to an intense fixture schedule. According to SPORT, the manager plans to rotate key players heavily, with players who have been playing on the sidelines potentially getting their chance. Gabriel Jesus, Hamza Abdelkarim, and Brian Farinas are among those who could see an increase in playing time. Additionally, Raphinha, who returned from international duty with a right-thigh issue, could get additional rest if needed, potentially allowing Gabriel Jesus or Hamza a chance to step up. The demanding fixture list, which includes Champions League matches against Galatasaray and PSG, as well as La Liga games against Getafe and Real Betis, means Barcelona will be facing five games in 15 days. Flick needs to protect his squad's health, so he will likely rely on players who can contribute without overexertion.",
  "summary": "Barcelona are heading into one of the most demanding stretches of their season, and Hansi Flick is preparing to make greater use of players who have so far played a secondary role.On that note, accord...",
  "key_points": [
    "Barcelona manager Hansi Flick plans to rotate key players heavily.",
    "Gabriel Jesus, Hamza Abdelkarim, and Brian Farinas could see increased playing time.",
    "Raphinha may get additional rest due to right-thigh issue."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hansi Flick's plan to rotate key players and give fringe players more playing time means those on the sidelines could gain opportunities while regulars may get more rest to avoid overexertion.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Goals still flowing for Barcelona over the international break",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/goals-still-flowing-for-barcelona-over-the-international-break",
        "published": "2026-10-03T07:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}