The majority of Barcelona's squad will depart for a Christmas break in the coming days, with one notable exception: Ansu Fati.
With the Spanish domestic season suspended, Barcelona will look to take stock ahead of the restart of the season after a poor end to 2024.
The defeat to Atletico Madrid, combined with Real Madrid's win over Sevilla, knocked Barcelona out of first place in La Liga, and they will start 2025 in third place.
However, despite the pessimism about the situation, Fati is determined to use it as a positive as he battles back to full fitness.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the Spain international will provide extra sessions during the break, with the squad away from December 23 to 28.
Fati asked Hansi Flick if he could use the counter to work with the club's sports scientists and physios and his request was granted.
Flick would like to give Fati a chance in 2025, but he must maintain his physical level for a long time.
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