Hansi Flick faces a squad-management challenge at Barcelona after the international break, a BongdaPlus analysis argued. It cited Jules Kounde’s 261 minutes across the opening eight matches against Eric Garcia’s 469, with Gavi and Alejandro Balde also receiving limited playing time.

Frenkie de Jong had not played this season because of injury, and his eventual return could change midfield competition. The writer identified rotation and the distribution of opportunities as important to sustaining form in LaLiga and the Champions League.