It's never too late

Barcelona's management is adopting a more sensible approach to international player participation, managing workload during breaks to prevent injuries.

Barcelona appears to be learning from past mistakes in how it manages players during international breaks. The club is taking a more pragmatic approach: Eric García will continue his recovery after injury rather than rush back, Lamine Yamal will rest if he feels knee discomfort, and Raphinha will negotiate with the coach about minutes in friendly matches to avoid recurring physical problems.

The article argues this common-sense approach is overdue. Barcelona has repeatedly suffered setbacks during international windows, with the author pointing to April's Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid as a prime example—Raphinha's absence in both legs cost the club dearly.

With Hansi Flick's squad at full strength and injury-free, the team would have far better chances of achieving its objectives this season.