Flick: Pedri is able to help us, and this is the reason for the change in midfield

Barcelona's head coach, Hansi Flick, spoke about Pedri's return to playing with the team, noting that it will significantly contribute to improving the quality of performance and achieving better results in upcoming matches, starting with the clash against Atlético Madrid.

Flick confirmed that the team saw on Saturday "against Deportivo Alavés" what Pedri can offer despite not being fully fit, emphasizing the importance of him regaining full fitness to ensure consistent performance.

In the context of tactical adjustments, Flick explained why he preferred Eric Garcia over Marc Casado in the starting lineup against Atlético, justifying his decision by seeking the defensive stability needed in this match.

These statements reflect the German coach's focus on rotation and making the most of the quality players available in each position to tackle the challenges of a congested schedule, while continuously striving to improve the team's defense due to the mistakes that still occur.