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2024 - 9 - 18

Barcelona's Coach Feels Guilty While Team Gears Up for Monaco Showdown!

Ansu Fati - AS Monaco - Barcelona - Champions League - Dani Olmo - Fermín López - Hansi Flick - La Liga

Will Hansi Flick's guilt lead to victory or a giant flop against AS Monaco? Find out all the juicy details!

FC Barcelona's head coach, Hansi Flick, is feeling a wave of guilt wash over him as his team gears up for their UEFA Champions League debut against AS Monaco. In a recent prematch press conference, Flick expressed his remorse regarding the injury of Fermín López, who he allowed to join the Spain U21 squad earlier this month. Flick's concern stems from the fact that López now faces an extended layoff due to a hamstring injury, and he candidly admitted, "I feel a bit responsible" for the young midfielder’s condition. As the stakes rise for the Champions League clash, Flick's emotional turmoil adds an intriguing layer to the high-pressure buildup.

Meanwhile, Barça fans are buzzing with anticipation as they prepare to face AS Monaco after a promising start in La Liga. This weekend, the team will also lock horns with Villarreal, but first, all eyes are on the Champions League. With the squad coping with injuries, including the talented Dani Olmo, who will be out for 4-5 weeks due to a hamstring strain, Flick is under pressure to rally his troops. Defender Jules Kounde has been vocal about the team's commitment to revenge after getting knocked out of the competition last year, further igniting the fiery spirit within the squad.

As they dive into this new chapter of their UEFA adventure, Barcelona has announced their lineup and focused strategies to counter Monaco’s strengths. Flick is counting on his experienced players, even as he grapples with the fallout of recent injuries. The coach and his team will need to find a winning formula to balance the loss of key players without losing sight of their game plan against an unpredictable Monaco side.

Off the field, discussions are happening about footballers possibly taking action over congested fixtures, with names like Manchester City's Rodri taking the lead. It’s ironic that while Barcelona faces its own battles, the sport overall struggles with workload issues that plague players worldwide. As Barcelona takes to the field, the big question remains: will Hansi Flick's guilt translate into determination and drive for his players, or will it hold them back? Only time will tell!

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FC Barcelona Head Coach Flick Reveals He Feels 'Guilty' (Forbes)

During a prematch press conference ahead of his team's Champions League debut against AS Monaco, FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick revealed that he feels ...

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La Liga winger does not regret leaving Barcelona, praises 'great' La ... (Yahoo Sports)

Barcelona are all set to lock horns with Villarreal later this weekend in La Liga, once they are done with their UEFA Champions League clash against AS ...

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Hansi Flick admits to “feeling responsible” for Barcelona star's injury ... (Yahoo Sports)

This week, Barcelona have been rocked with new injury problems. Dani Olmo is set to miss 4-5 weeks with a hamstring injury sustained during Sunday's victory ...

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Barcelona coach Flick 'guilty' over Fermín injury with Spain - ESPN (ESPN)

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he feels guilty for letting Fermín López join up with Spain U21s earlier this month after the midfielder was ruled out for ...

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“I feel a bit responsible” - Barcelona coach Hansi Flick takes blame ... (Barca Blaugranes)

The coach regrets not taking action on the youngster before he got hurt.

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Why Fermin Lopez's injury is so concerning for Barcelona amid ... (Football Espana)

He goes on to say that the medical team made a mistake with his recovery work, and that often players will injure the other leg due to the unbalancing aspect of ...

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When and where to watch AS Monaco v FC Barcelona (FC Barcelona)

International viewing guide to the first game of the 2024-25 Champions League.

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Kounde and Barcelona Seek Revenge in the Champions League (beIN SPORTS USA)

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is feeling ambitious ahead of Barça's Champions League opener against Monaco: "Last year, we got knocked out in the ...

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Official: Barcelona announce squad for the match against AS Monaco (Yahoo Sports)

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty ImagesFC Barcelona are set to take on AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League. As everyone grapples to understand the new format ...

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FC Barcelona Star Confirms He Supports Potential Players' Strike (Forbes)

Manchester City midfielder and Ballon d'Or hopeful Rodri has been one of most vocal parties regarding footballers potentially taking action over a congested ...

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How will Barcelona line up against Monaco in their Champions ... (Barca Blaugranes)

Here's how we think Flick will line up his troops for Thursday's battle. Defense. FC Barcelona v Real Valladolid CF - La Liga EA Sports ...

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Barcelona defender explains what has changed in the team under ... (Barca Universal)

Barcelona will begin their UEFA Champions League journey for the 2024/25 season tomorrow when they take on AS Monaco at Stade Louis II.

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Barcelona coach Flick 'guilty' over Fermín injury with Spain - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he feels guilty for letting Fermín López join up with Spain U21s earlier this month after the midfielder was ruled out for ...

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Three AS Monaco stars Barcelona should be wary of ahead of ... (Barca Universal)

Manager Hansi Flick is ready to showcase his squad, although he faces the challenge of adapting his plans due to an injury to Dani Olmo. This match carries ...

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Monaco vs. Barcelona lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team ... (Sporting News)

Dani Olmo made a flying start to his Barcelona career and his injury absence could leave Hansi Flick's midfield under-manned in their UEFA Champions League ...

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Barcelona close monitoring 17-year-old defensive gem's workload ... (Yahoo Sports)

According to Toni Juanmarti of SPORT, Barcelona are taking a cautious approach to managing young defender Pau Cubarsi's development and fitness.

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Barcelona's Jules Kounde supports Rodri on player strikes: 'Nobody ... (The Athletic)

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde “agreed with everything” said by Manchester City's Rodri on footballers being “close” to striking over the volume of matches ...

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Pedri, Yamal start in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona could line up against ... (Barca Universal)

Barcelona will be aiming to make it six wins in six games this season when they lock horns with AS Monaco in their first UEFA Champions League fixture of ...

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Three talking points ahead of AS Monaco vs Barcelona (Yahoo Sports)

Having begun La Liga in the best way possible, Barcelona now enter a new competition that is perhaps the biggest objective of the season – the UEFA ...

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Monaco vs Barcelona: Preview, predictions and lineups (Yahoo Sports)

Barcelona are aiming to continue their perfect record under Hansi Flick when they begin their Champions League campaign at AS Monaco on Thursday evening.

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Monaco vs. Barcelona odds, prediction, pick: Champions League ... (CBSSports.com)

Flick has gotten Barcelona back to the top of La Liga with an eye popping 17 goals scored in only five games, and while Robert Lewandowski has led the way with ...

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Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Monaco – Champions League (Sports Illustrated)

Hansi Flick will be without the injured Dani Olmo for Barcelona's clash with Monaco in the Champions League.

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Monaco vs Barcelona, Champions League: Team News, Preview ... (Barca Blaugranes)

Competition/Round: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League, League Phase, Matchday 1. Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Ronald Araujo, Gavi, Andreas Christensen, Fermín López, ...

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Monaco vs. Barcelona 2024 livestream: Watch Champions League ... (Mashable)

TL;DR: Live stream Monaco vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free on Tabii. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ...

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Barcelona keeping an eye on defender as injury fears are revealed (Football Espana)

Barcelona have already been dealing with several injuries in these opening few weeks of the season. The likes of Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez and Marc Bernal ...

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FC Barcelona Versus AS Monaco Champions League Preview: Flick ... (Forbes)

FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will make one major change to the line up when his unbeaten team makes its 2024/2025 Champions League debut away at AS ...

Ansu Fati back in Barcelona squad for Champions League game ... (WTOP)

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ansu Fati has recovered from a foot injury and will be available for Barcelona's match at Monaco in the Champions League…

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Ansu Fati makes long-awaited return as Barcelona announce squad ... (Yahoo Sports)

It has been over a year since Ansu Fati played a competitive fixture for Barcelona. He spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion, ...

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Ansu Fati returns from injury in time for Barcelona's Champions ... (India Today)

Ansu Fati has returned to Barcelona's squad for their UEFA Champions League clash against AS Monaco after recovering from injury. The 21-year-old forward ...

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Barcelona's gamble on youth is paying off, but will it last? - ESPN (ESPN)

Despite Barcelona turning to their youngsters in a moment of need, the kids are delivering in brilliant fashion ahead of their first Champions League game.

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Monaco vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, UCL 2024-25: When ... (Sportstar)

Barcelona travels to face AS Monaco in its opening 2024/25 Champions League fixture in the tournament's new era.

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Barcelona defender explains what has changed in the team under ... (Yahoo Sports)

Barcelona will begin their UEFA Champions League journey for the 2024/25 season tomorrow when they take on AS Monaco at Stade Louis II.

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