This is the start of the international break, which means that Barcelona players and coaches can take a break and get ready for the rest of the season.
At the moment, the Catalans are not playing very well. They have lost two of their last four games across all events, including a heartbreaking 1-2 home loss to Real Madrid.
Xavi and his teammates could use this time to figure out what’s wrong with the team and how to fix it, but the international break also means there’s a chance of accidents, and it looks like Barcelona’s bad luck has already begun.
From what AS says, Ferran Torres wasn’t able to work with the Spanish National Team today because he was feeling a little uncomfortable. He worked out at the gym today, but he should be ready to join the team in a few days.
This season, Torres has been very good. He has scored three goals in 12 league games, but only six of those games have been starts.
In addition, he is joining the Spanish National Team after a great appearance against Deportivo Alaves. He came on in the second half and won a penalty kick that gave Barcelona the win.
Jose Luis Gaya from Valencia was also not in the group training with Spain today. Reports say that Luis de la Fuente was thinking about calling up Alejandro Balde to replace him.
But both players have been checked out, and for now, their pain is thought to be minor.
Ferran is one of four Barcelona players who have been called up to play for their country during this break. The other three are Lamine Yamal, Gavi, and Inigo Martinez. Pedri was given a break because he had just come back from a two-month break.
Along with this break, Spain will play Cyprus and Georgia in games that count toward the European Championship. People who support Barcelona will be hoping that Gavi and Yamal get some rest during this busy season.