According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona's new head coach
Frick
At the preseason tournament in the U.S., there will be a special focus on the fitness of the players and a focus on two midfield juniors, Casado and Bernal. In this preseason tournament, the
Barcelona
will face Manchester City, Real Madrid and AC Milan, but a number of players in the first team squad will miss the tournament.
With Xavi, Pedri, Araujo, De Jong and Fathi sidelined with injuries, Fermín, Cubasi and Erick García with the Spanish national Olympics in the Paris Olympics, Conde, Yamal and Ferran on vacation after playing in the Europa League, and Ter Stegen, Gündoğan and Rafinha just returning to the team and lacking in training form, Barça's squad is facing some challenges.
Frick will use this opportunity to observe whether Barcelona's young players are suited to his tactical style of play, especially their performance in terms of their ability to press high up the pitch and get the ball out in the face of opponents' pressure, as well as their ability to move the ball quickly and co-defend. Two young midfielders from La Masia - Casado, 20, and Bernal, 17 - are the ones that Furyk is focusing on. With the current transfer window hitting a rough patch, Barcelona's additions at the back will likely rely on internal poaching.
In addition, Frick will also focus on observing the physical condition of the Barcelona players, testing whether they can adapt to the high-intensity tournament. For the preparation of the new season, physical fitness is a very important part of Frick, he hopes that the team can show enough vitality and toughness in the game.
