The situation with Ansu Fati’s exclusion from FC Barcelona’s squad for their match against Leganés illustrates some of the challenges in managing a professional football team.
Although Fati was fit and available for selection, La Liga rules allow clubs to name only 23 players for a matchday squad. At that time, Barcelona had a full roster of 24 healthy players.
Given this, head coach Hansi Flick, who had recently taken over the managerial role, had to make the tough decision of who to leave out. Ultimately, he chose to exclude Fati, opting instead to include young midfielder Pablo Torre.
This decision highlighted the intense competition within Barcelona’s squad, where a wealth of talent competes for limited spots. Fati’s exclusion was not due to injury but rather a matter of squad balance, form, and possibly tactical considerations.
While disappointing for some fans, it was a consequence of the team’s squad size constraints and the coach’s tactical decisions.
