Barcelona coach Hans Flick raised the intensity of training at the beginning of the second week of Barcelona's preparations for the new season, according to the Mundo Deportivo newspaper.
Barcelona began its preparations for the new season since last week, with the presence of Hamza Abdel Karim, the Egyptian national team striker, with the first team under Flick's leadership.
The report explained that Flick decided, with the help of the new fitness coach Benjamin Kogl, to intensify the second training session on Monday with a strong focus on the physical aspect.
The focus on the physical aspect continued in Tuesday's training.
Barcelona's team will undergo two training sessions on Wednesday.
The training sessions witnessed the return of Ronald Araujo to the team after returning from participating in the World Cup with the Uruguay national team.
The international players who participated in the World Cup are scheduled to return to the team gradually.
Mundo Deportivo newspaper revealed Barcelona's preparatory program in preparation for the 2026-2027 season.
Barcelona is preparing to defend the La Liga title it won in the past two seasons.
Barcelona's program came as follows:
- July 24: Friendly match against Europa, who play in the Spanish third division
- From July 27 to August 3: Training camp in England.
- July 31: Friendly match against Birmingham City.
- August 8: Two friendly matches against Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
- August 19: Joan Gamper Cup, likely to be against Al Ahly.
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Barcelona striker Hamza Abdel Karim had preferred not to take any rest period after finishing his journey with the Egyptian national team in the 2026 World Cup.
The young striker traveled to Spain to join Barcelona's camp directly in preparation for the new season, refusing to take a vacation after participating with the Egyptian national team in the World Cup.
Hamza Abdel Karim's decision comes amid his desire to be present from the first day of the preparation period, in order to prepare in the best possible way for the new season with the Catalan team.
Flick decided to rely on Hamza Abdel Karim and some of the youth to support the first team during the team's preparation period in preparation for the new 2026-2027 season.
Hamza's participation with the Egyptian national team in the 2026 World Cup increased his stock inside Barcelona, after participating in 4 matches during the tournament.
Barcelona decided to activate the player's purchase clause from Al Ahly for 1.5 million euros after a 6-month loan period.
Abdel Karim scored 6 goals in 11 matches with the youth team in the second half of last season, which prompted the club to insist on signing him permanently.
