‘We have no excuses’: Hansi Flick on Barcelona’s Champions League setback

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insists his team can handle the intensified schedule, despite a lengthy injury list, but joins calls for UEFA and FIFA to reassess the packed calendar.

Barca began the season with five consecutive La Liga wins before suffering their first defeat under Flick against Monaco in the Champions League.

With European football returning, Barcelona face a gruelling two-games-a-week schedule, starting with Sunday’s league clash at unbeaten Villarreal.

Flick remains optimistic: “No excuses… Every third or fourth day we have matches, but I think we are able to manage it.”

He acknowledged player workload concerns: “The players have a big load… good to have other players, new legs, fresh legs on the pitch.”

Flick expressed confidence in his squad’s depth: “We have a team… I think we showed in LaLiga how good we can play.”

Barcelona’s injury list has sparked concerns, but Flick’s refusal to make excuses demonstrates his team’s determination.

The German coach joins a growing chorus of football figures urging UEFA and FIFA to reform the overcrowded schedule.

Spotted: Flick’s reaction to Ter Stegen poor pass & Garcia red card v Monaco