Flick criticises turnaround after international break

Barcelona will have just two clear days between each six of their next seven games

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says he is unhappy that forward Raphinha and centre-back Ronald Araujo will be unavailable for their rescheduled La Liga game on Thursday because of the short turnaround following the international break.

Brazil's Raphinha played the entirety of their 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by Argentina, which ended just 42 hours before Barcelona's game against Osasuna kicks off.

Araujo was an unused substitute for Uruguay in Bolivia on Tuesday but will also miss out.

The initial fixture between Barcelona and Osasuna was postponed earlier this month following the death of Barcelona's club doctor Carles Minarro Garcia.

"They're out. The flight is long and it's not the most optimal situation. They have to recover and train, and then we'll see on Sunday," Flick said on Wednesday.

The other 11 Barcelona players who played during the break, including Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, are available - but Flick says they have not fully recovered.

"It's not the best situation for them. The players have played with their national teams, and that's bad," Flick said.

"Now we have to play against Osasuna, and we have to talk about whether it's the right time. I'm not happy. There are other leagues that do it differently.

"I can't change that. That's my personal opinion. But we're going to play, we're not making excuses. The team is ready and we have to strive for the best performance. We're going for it.

"The quality of the team is good and we can beat anyone, even if the players don't get the optimal rest."

Victory against Osasuna would move Barcelona three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with 10 games left to play, before they host Girona on Sunday.

In the space of 19 days the Catalan club will play seven matches across La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League.