Ansu Fati skips Christmas break to earn opportunity under Flick

Barcelona enters the Christmas break in a somber mood after losing to Atlético Madrid (1-2), ceding the top spot in La Liga to "Los Colchoneros."

While most of Barça's first-team players will take a holiday break from December 23 to 28, one notable exception stands out — Ansu Fati.

Details. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish international will participate in additional training sessions during the break.

Head coach Hansi Flick reportedly wants to give Fati a chance in 2025, but the forward must demonstrate sustained physical fitness. Fati is determined to work tirelessly to earn and seize his opportunity under Flick.

Reminder. Fati recently recovered from yet another injury. Although included in the squad for the Atlético match, he did not make an appearance on the pitch.