FC Barcelona, under the direction of Hansi Flick, has started a new cycle with the ambition of regaining prominence in Spanish and European football. The German coach has arrived with the mission of rebuilding a competitive team and has made important signings in his first season.

Although the results have largely been in their favor, there is no doubt that FC Barcelona have been significantly impacted by the absences of all the important players who are recovering from their

Barcelona will be under-strength when they make a LaLiga trip to Villarreal, having lost several players to injury, but coach Hansi Flick said on Saturday he is confident his squad is strong enough to adapt to the challenges it faces.