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Breaking news! Hansi Flick gives 3 names to forget about Pedri, maximum joy at Barça

Not everything is bad news for the blaugrana team

FC Barcelona's current events revolve entirely around Pedri. The Canary Island footballer, who had been the engine of the team and the main creative reference in midfield, has suffered an injury at the worst possible moment. His absence is a hard blow for Hansi Flick, who had found in the Tenerife native the perfect balance between control, talent, and sacrifice.

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Pedri will be out for between one and two months | Europa Press

Pedri's injury has caused a real earthquake in the locker room. The midfielder was the team's compass, the one responsible for setting the pace and giving meaning to every possession. However, despite the seriousness of the setback,  Barcelona fans are celebrating what just happened.

Hansi Flick recovers important pieces

Hansi Flick knows that the schedule doesn't let up. The next match against Elche will be crucial to regain momentum and keep up with Real Madrid in the title race. To face that match, Barça's coach has received great news.

Robert Lewandowski, one of the leaders in the locker room, has completed the week of training without any issues. Everything indicates that the Polish striker will start tomorrow against Elche, marking his desired return to competition. His return is a boost of morale and quality for the Barça attack.

Without Lewandowski, Barça has lost presence in the opponent's box and the ability to pin down defenses, something Hansi Flick considers essential. With the "9" on the field, the team gains experience, goal-scoring instinct, and offensive authority.

Joan García is also back

The second key name bringing smiles back to Barça fans is Joan García. The young Catalan goalkeeper has returned to training on the field and is making positive progress from his muscle discomfort. Even so, the coaching staff doesn't want to rush his return, so his reappearance is expected next weekend against Celta.

Flick's trust in Joan García is absolute. Since his breakthrough, the goalkeeper has shown a maturity beyond his years, combining feline reflexes with great composure between the posts. His return will allow Szczesny to rest and strengthen a key position at this stage of the season.

Dani Olmo, the last to join

The third main figure of the week is Dani Olmo. The Catalan attacking midfielder, who had been out for several weeks, has reappeared in training and is already working partially with the group. Although his presence against Elche is ruled out, everything suggests that he'll be able to return in the Champions League against Club Brugge on November 5.

Dani Olmo's recovery is a breath of fresh air for Hansi Flick. His versatility, vision, and his ability to arrive from the second line can partially make up for Pedri's absence. In fact, the German coach is already studying several tactical options so the team can keep its identity with the Catalan as an interior midfielder.

Pedri's absence is a hard blow, but the imminent return of Lewandowski, Joan García, and Dani Olmo brings back excitement to the locker room and the fans. Three key pieces that can make a difference in a demanding schedule and allow Hansi Flick to look to the future with hope. With these reinforcements, the German coach will be able to rotate, manage workloads, and keep the team's competitive level.

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