"According to multiple reports, Flick knows his team is exhausted and has been doing his best to ensure they can get some rest ahead of a busy week. Barcelona will now travel to the Basque Country on Saturday morning for their clash against Athletic and will then go straight to the UK from Bilbao on Sunday."
"The previous plan had been to return home in between the two games, but the new itinerary means they will stay the night in Bilbao which will avoid having to take two extra flights and endure more travel time. Barcelona won't train until Monday, the day before the game at St James' Park, as Flick seeks to give his players as much rest as possible."
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick adjusted his team's schedule to prioritize player recovery following their 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg, which resulted in elimination. Recognizing his squad's exhaustion, Flick modified travel plans to reduce unnecessary flights and travel time. Instead of returning to Barcelona between their Saturday match against Athletic Bilbao and Sunday departure to the UK, the team will remain overnight in Bilbao. Barcelona will not train until Monday, the day before their Newcastle match, allowing maximum rest. The adjustments come amid injury concerns, with Frenkie de Jong, Alejandro Balde, and Jules Kounde sidelined this week.
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