Barcelona manager Hansi Flick experimented with an unconventional defensive setup during Friday's training session as the club navigates a growing injury crisis ahead of their La Liga match against Alavés.
With several first-choice defenders unavailable, Flick trialed a makeshift backline configuration in preparation for the weekend fixture. The Catalan side has been hit by a spate of injuries that has depleted their defensive options, forcing the coaching staff to explore alternative solutions.
The training session, observed by reporters from Barca Universal, saw Flick test various combinations in an effort to find a stable structure for the upcoming game. Barcelona will hope the experimental approach provides enough solidity to secure three points against Alavés.
