Hansi Flick, the coach of FC Barcelona, is expected to make a major decision ahead of their match against Real Betis Sevilla this Saturday afternoon.
Barcelona regained their winning momentum on Tuesday night with an impressive 5-1 victory over Mallorca. To add to the good news, they also benefited from an unexpected boost as Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Athletic Bilbao the previous evening, allowing Barça to extend their lead to four points at the top of La Liga.
However, the situation remains tight, as Real Madrid still have a game in hand against Valencia, scheduled for January 2. This Saturday, Barcelona travel to Seville to face Betis, hoping to continue their winning run.
Rest for Raphinha and Íñigo Martínez?
According to Sport, Hansi Flick may make a bold choice for the Betis match by resting two key players: Raphinha and Íñigo Martínez, both of whom have been heavily relied upon in the first half of the season.
This type of squad management has become a hallmark of Flick’s approach, as seen when he rested Robert Lewandowski in the Mallorca match. It remains to be seen if this strategy will be confirmed for the Betis game.
In any case, a crucial decision seems to be on the horizon, and Flick’s upcoming tactical choices could have a significant impact on Barcelona’s season.
