Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insists his team can cope with an increased workload and that he will make no excuses despite having to deal with a lengthy injury list.

Barcelona will be under-strength when they make a LaLiga trip to Villarreal, having lost several players to injury, but coach Hansi Flick said on Saturday he is confident his squad is strong enough to adapt to the challenges it faces.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has taken responsibility for the injury to young midfielder Fermín López. In a recent press conference, Flick revealed that he felt guilty about the situation, admitting he should have intervened to prevent López from playing in the summer tournaments for the Spanish U-21 team.