Barcelona face a tough Copa del Rey last-16 clash against Real Betis at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc tonight.
After winning the Spanish Super Cup last Sunday, Barça coach Hansi Flick is planning to make some changes to the starting lineup in order to manage physical fatigue and maintain the fitness of his key players.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, one of the players strongly linked to the starting lineup is Pablo Torre. The young midfielder has asked for the chance to play in this match, taking advantage of his good performance in the previous round of the cup when he started against Barbastro. Now, Pablo Torre is looking to prove himself as a reliable option for Flick, who sees him as an exciting addition for the upcoming matches.
In this context, Flick is considering giving Lamine Yamal some rest. The player has been a starter in recent matches and played a prominent role in the Spanish Super Cup, but due to his youth and the number of matches he has played recently, the coaching staff considers it wise to reduce his minutes in this match.
For Hansi Flick, the match against Betis represents an opportunity to maintain the team’s good competitive level without affecting the physical condition of his key players. The German coach also seeks to continue evaluating players such as Pablo Torre, who have shown the motivation and desire to be part of the team in the upcoming matches.