Internal tensions at Barcelona due to injuries
Barcelona is gripped by anxiety and tension due to the ongoing injury crisis that has plagued the team since the start of the season. Thirteen players have already been sidelined with various muscular injuries, sparking widespread debate within the Catalan club . The latest blow was Pedri's injury, which ruled him out of the Elche match after he suffered a tear in his left hamstring. Coach Hansi Flick described the midfielder's injury as a "surprise," explaining that the player only felt slight discomfort after the Clasico against Real Madrid, before the severity of his condition became clear. Flick added, "We have to accept it, and of course, we will miss one of our best players." According to journalist Helena Condis on the program Tiempo de Guijo, the health crisis has also caused tension between the medical staff and physiotherapists at the club, with differing opinions on how to manage the injured players . Condis confirmed that these disagreements have affected the fitness of some players, citing the case of Ferran Torres, who was initially left out of the squad for the Olympiacos match before being reinstated to the bench by the fitness coaches . Lamine Yamal also continues to suffer from minor pain despite playing against Real Madrid, complaining of muscle fatigue due to the intensity of training. Reports indicate that the club is considering bringing in external medical expertise while maintaining coordination with the current staff, in an effort to end the spate of injuries that has become the biggest obstacle to the team's stability.