The German winger has had a lighter international workload, which could give him an edge over several Barcelona teammates. With Raphinha still recovering from muscular discomfort and a busy run of fixtures on the horizon, Adeyemi has a timely opportunity to break into the starting XI. He recently returned to Barcelona with less match fatigue than many of his rivals for a first-team place. His last club appearance came on October 2, and he was granted permission to miss a training session before rejoining the squad, a recovery window that could prove pivotal as Barcelona prepare for the weekend clash.
Lamine Yamal logged substantial minutes during the international break, while Anthony Gordon featured heavily for England before being rested, contributing to Flick’s consideration of how to balance freshness with attacking quality. Adeyemi’s lighter workload gives the coach a valuable option when deciding how to rotate ahead of forthcoming fixtures.
Barcelona must also consider the schedule beyond Getafe, which includes three demanding away games against Real Betis, Galatasaray, and Paris Saint-Germain within roughly a week. This congested slate could encourage attacking rotations to avoid overloading players returning from international duty. Adeyemi’s pace and threat could be particularly useful if the manager wants to manage energy levels while maintaining attacking impact.
Raphinha’s injury status remains a factor. While there is swelling in his right thigh, medical assessments have ruled out a major injury. With the Brazilian sidelined from full training, Gabriel Jesus is being considered as an option to strengthen the forward line without taking unnecessary risks. The final decision on the starting XI will come closer to kick-off, but Adeyemi’s current fitness and form strengthen his case for a starting role against Getafe.
