AS: Flick has formulated a plan to regain the top spot in La Liga

Flick has already started planning for the matches after the international break, hoping to return to the top by the end of the year.

It is reported that Flick has made plans and designs for the current situation of the team, looking forward to assembling his best players. He has been waiting for months, hoping that Yamal will return to the team in top form - he received radiofrequency treatment this week to completely relieve the pain. 

For nearly two months, Flick has not been able to count on Raphinha, and Joan García has also been absent, not to mention that Szczesny has clearly shown signs of retirement.

All these difficulties, combined with Pedri's absence after the national derby, have put the team in a tough situation, which has only been maintained thanks to Fermin's outstanding performance, De Jong's stepping up, Rashford's assist, and Lewandowski's goal.

Flick hopes to reinstate Yamal, Raphinha, Joan García, and Pedri after the international break, with the first three players expected to return as early as the match against Athletic Bilbao.

Pedri may return in this game or the next game against Chelsea, at the latest in the game against Chelsea, as he has almost recovered from the injury to his left leg's biceps femoris.

However, Barcelona is not only optimistic due to the situation of its injured players but also because the upcoming schedule is more favorable compared to its rival Real Madrid. First, Barcelona will play three consecutive home games, while Real Madrid will have three consecutive away games.

Flick hopes to regain the top spot from Real Madrid by the end of 2025. To achieve this, he needs to make up 3 points in the next 6 rounds of matches, which is not an impossible task, especially since Real Madrid has already begun to show obvious weaknesses if Mbappé fails to score.

In addition to three consecutive home games, Barcelona will then travel to the Benito Villamarín Stadium, followed by a home game against Osasuna, and finally a match against Villarreal. 

On the Champions League stage, Flick's plan is not as ambitious, at least in the short term. Currently, they are ranked 11th, just two points behind the eighth place. Clearly, the match against Chelsea will be a comprehensive test for the team.