Hansi Flick is determined for Barcelona to get back on track in LaLiga, and confirmed they have been boosted by the return of Andreas Christensen.
The defender has been out since August due to an Achilles injury, having played just once in all competitions for Barcelona this term.
Flick's side fell to third in LaLiga after suffering two consecutive losses last month, but have started 2025 in strong form.
They have won four matches in a row in domestic cups, progressing to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey while also winning the Supercopa de Espana title by beating Real Madrid last Sunday.
Flick is now keen to build on that momentum in LaLiga, with Getafe up next in the league.
"We have taken a step forward in the last few games ... I am very happy with the team," Flick told reporters.
"Now we only have three injuries, and Inigo [Martinez] won't be out for long. We also have [Marc] Bernal and [Marc-Andre] ter Stegen. But Christensen is back and that's good news."
However, Flick admitted that attacker Ansu Fati, who has been with the club since he was 10, could be on his way out. The 22-year-old has made only one start in the league this season.
"For me, it's important to be honest with the players. I was honest with him. It's his decision," Flick said.
"We have talked about the possibilities he has. If he wants to stay, fine... we'll look after him. Maybe he can go back to how we want to see him.
"Let him talk to me, and we'll see what his chances are. Depending on what he tells me, I will be honest and tell him the truth."
Barcelona have drawn against Getafe in their last three visits to the Coliseum in LaLiga (all 0-0). Never in their entire history in the competition have the Blaugrana had four consecutive goalless draws away from home against a single opponent.
Flick's side are looking to avoid a third straight defeat in LaLiga, something that Barcelona have not done since April 2016 under Luis Enrique, and the German anticipates a tough game at 15th-place Getafe, who are on a three-match winning streak in all competitions.
"It's difficult to score in Getafe. We've talked about it with the team and hopefully, our plan will work," he added.
youaeiksty
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Welcome back to our veteran defender. As for Ansu, he just needs to go elsewhere to get playing time. His form can't allow him to get minutes at Barcelona.
Edoo87
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offer him to Saudi Arabia
phemoranking
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welcome back chris
Rosbelmort
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Tu
wozeknprz
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He will be back to hospital after 3-4 games if he get chance to play
lorgor
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and hopefully, our plan will work," he added...thumbs up
Lecbimprz
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let try this pair
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the tape not really good
Lecbimprz
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welcome back player
Mitdosuyz
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, do you know once things population all of us we are aware about Barcelona is good club for the football team although even few we are so aware about the Barcelona club so too much our brother's and also our sisters and the brothers all of us we are aware about the Barcelona club so too much I love Barcelona so too much let me tell you one things about the Barcelona now we were beating any kind of club
howiknstuz
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Will it b fine?
Tincilnrz
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welcome back
Miubdkru
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let try this pair
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Good lineup, but Casado to replace de Jong
AzuhDante
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let try this pair
Mitdosuyz
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We are so happy because you come back from injury now we are very so too because you was back from injury we are so appreciating so too much you was come from Injury next game you among of the lines up we are going to see you next game I want to do games very good so when ever I see you doing game lm appreciating so too much our players Barcelona every players of Barcelona has a value so too much value although has a advantages into Barcelona club I'm so glad to much when ever I see players of Barcelona are doing gaming I'm so glad so to much I will not forget the Barcelona players for never forever because I love Barcelona club so too much forever
peoeinruy
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Good to have you back 💪 champ