In a big growth realized from RAC 1, the Spanish Federation has formally rejected Barcelona’s enchantment towards Hansi Flick’s suspension, which he obtained in the course of the match towards Actual Betis.
Consequently, the German supervisor won’t be on the sidelines for Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga clashes towards Leganes and Atletico Madrid, each scheduled to happen at Montjuic.
It’s mentioned that whereas Flick initially appeared to grasp that incidents like this could come up throughout matches, his stance reportedly shifted to disbelief upon studying in regards to the two-match suspension.
Sources from the membership reveal that Flick discovered the choice unprecedented in his in depth teaching profession, making it arduous for him to simply accept the ruling.
Barcelona responded swiftly by submitting an enchantment, however the rejection of the enchantment has left the coach deeply annoyed. Regardless of his constant professionalism and respect towards officers, Flick should now step away from the bench for the subsequent two league matches.
Matches Hansi Flick will miss
Hansi Flick gained’t return earlier than January. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
Including to the frustration, the timing of the suspension means Flick won’t handle one other La Liga sport till mid-January 2025. Barcelona’s packed schedule consists of a number of essential fixtures throughout this era.
The primary weekend of January options the Copa del Rey spherical of 32, the place Barcelona will face Barbastro. The next week, the group will journey to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Tremendous Cup, which might contain each a semi-final and a last in the event that they progress.
Moreover, the Copa del Rey spherical of 16 is slated for mid-January, offered Barcelona advances within the competitors.
Fortuitously for Flick, the suspension is proscribed to La Liga matches, permitting him to proceed teaching in different tournaments. This implies he may be on the sidelines for the Copa del Rey and Spanish Tremendous Cup fixtures with out restriction.
His return to the league bench is predicted for matchday 20, when Barcelona visits Getafe on 18 or 19 January. Till then, Barcelona will depend on their help employees to information the group by means of these essential matches in Flick’s absence.