Barcelona could be knocked out of the top of La Liga by the time they face Leganes on Sunday, which would be a result of their poor recent form. However, they will aim to end 2024 on a high, starting with the match at the Estadi Olimpic.
Atletico Madrid will play Barcelona in the final of the year this weekend. However, Hansi Flick's entire focus is on Leganes, he told the media at his press conference (via MD).
“Leganes is tomorrow and we are not thinking about Atletico. The issue is to decide on the same team, but there are also players who can rest assured. We have quality. It's good to do some rotation, but we haven't made a decision yet.”
One player who could be brought into the starting line-up is Frenkie de Jong, and Flick addressed the recent criticism of the Barcelona midfielder.
“I tell the players that I don't think about individuals. In Dortmund he came in and we won important points… You saw how they celebrated. It's not about protecting him. He knows what to do. We have to support the players to reach the highest level.
“It is important for injuries that they can recover perfectly. I hope he gets back into the rhythm. Not just him, it's Gavi, it's Araujo… We take care of the players. We protect them. I hope we can help them give even more.”
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