The injuries of Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski underscore Barcelona’s deficiency in squad depth.

Barcelona’s dearth of depth is underscored by the injuries to Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal.Form can fluctuate, both individually and collectively; however, an injury that necessitates a player’s absence for an extended period is frequently extremely problematic.

Freakin Jong’s departure has served as evidence, despite the fact that the Dutchman has yet to regain his peak performance.

Yamal did not appear at the Reale Arena, and it was evident that he was greatly missed, despite his young age of 17 years. Without the outlet that Lamine offers, Jules Kounde was completely lost in the right channel, and the squad as a whole appeared to be moribund as an attacking threat against Real Sociedad, as it was devoid of his creativity and menace.

The club has now confirmed that he will be absent for an additional few weeks. However, the scheduling is not the most unfavourable, as his absence coincides with yet another international break. Similarly, Robert Lewandowski will be unable to play for approximately ten days due to a back complaint.

Pau Victor is the sole viable alternative in the event that the Polish centre-forward fails to return in a punctual manner. Ferran Torres is also unavailable, although he has the potential to contribute. Hansi Flick is unlikely to turn to him unless it is a last resort, as his performance in 2024/25 has been so disappointing.

Consequently, the January transfer window is an urgent necessity, granted that Barcelona is able to secure the necessary funds.

One or two new players to inject some energy into the squad will be the perfect solution, given that Real Madrid could be only three points behind by that time if they win their game in hand. Competition for positions is essential for any team, particularly one that aspires to achieve titles in both Europe and Domestically.

The announcement of the new kit deal with Nike is expected to secure the club’s ability to invest in the squad over the next few windows.

If they are able to secure one or two targets in the first month of the new year, it is likely to provide Barca with the motivation they require to advance to the business end of the campaign. Additionally, the squad is strengthened in the precise location where Hansi Flick requires it.

The Catalans are unable to allow their season to be disrupted at this juncture, as it has been off to such a strong start, and the consequences are entirely avoidable.