Barcelona's Licensing Woes Cloud Copa del Rey Ambitions

Manager Hansi Flick expressed frustration as Barcelona struggles to secure licences for players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor ahead of their Copa del Rey match against Barbastro. Despite failing a second appeal to LaLiga's wage cap rule, Flick remains optimistic and praises the players' attitude and training performance.

Barcelona's manager, Hansi Flick, voiced his frustration over the club's ongoing problem with acquiring licences for new players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. This struggle precedes their critical Copa del Rey match against Barbastro, even as the club failed a second appeal owing to LaLiga's wage restrictions.

In a press conference, Flick expressed empathy towards Olmo and Victor, acknowledging the challenging situation but highlighting their positive outlook and willingness to contribute to the team. Despite his dissatisfaction, Flick emphasized his belief in the club's abilities and urged patience as the situation unfolds.

In preparation for their upcoming clash against fourth-tier Barbastro, Flick noted the impressive performance in training, though he is yet to decide if veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, training well after coming out of retirement, will make his debut.

(With inputs from agencies.)