Usually the international break is a big headache for FC Barcelona, with players going on international voyages, and coming back not fully fit for the next match. But this time, it might actually be welcome.
To be sure, there are a lot of players who will still be traveling. Philippe Coutinho, Malcom, Arthur, Marc-André ter Stegen, Ivan Rakitiu0107, Sergio Busquets, Jasper Cillessen, Thomas Vermaelen, and Ousmane Dembélé will all be with their respective national sides.
But on the other hand, Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, Nélson Semedo, Clément Lenglet, and Gerard Piqué will stay home and get some needed rest, while Sergi Roberto and Samuel Umtiti will get a chance to heal from their injuries.