# Hansi Flick Plans Bigger Role for Gabriel Jesus After Raphinha Injury
Barcelona are preparing to increase Gabriel Jesus’ role as Hansi Flick searches for answers to Raphinha’s absence, with the Brazilian forward scheduled to start against Getafe.
According to SPORT, Barça utilized the international break to condition Jesus for a heavier schedule after his late arrival in the transfer window meant he lacked the physical readiness to play consistently.
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As a result, the next match may signal if that preparation is beginning to deliver results.
Significantly, Flick has already confirmed Raphinha will miss the Getafe fixture and the match versus Galatasaray.
With Barcelona losing a player who has been in peak goalscoring form this campaign, the manager needs a new way to keep the team dangerous in attack.
Gabriel Jesus Earns His Barcelona Chance
Raphinha’s unavailability gives Jesus a chance to move past the few appearances he has made since signing for Barcelona.
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The ex-Arsenal striker has offered moments of brilliance, scoring twice in sparse minutes, though his early use has largely revolved around his fitness levels.
Barcelona now feel he is prepared to make the next move. While the team was away for international duty, Jesus remained with the club, enabling the staff to manage a specific training plan.
The plan aimed to do more than raise his fitness, focusing on rebuilding the game rhythm needed to perform for longer stretches under Flick.
Barcelona Have Targeted Jesus’ Fitness
Per the report, Jesus has finished three weeks of individual training meant to move him nearer to his top level.
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The organization thinks he can now tolerate approximately 60 minutes, a clear step forward even if a full, unrestricted game is still not feasible.
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That playing time gives Flick added latitude up front, especially with Barcelona facing a demanding run of fixtures.
So What Happens Now?
Barcelona simply cannot depend on Raphinha while he heals, and Hamza Abdelkarim is not yet seen as ready to handle the duty of regular starts at senior level.
This leaves Jesus with a chance to build a reputation as a reliable choice instead of a short-term answer.
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His off-ball running, experience and capacity to connect play could support Barcelona in keeping their offensive pressure while Raphinha is out.
The Getafe fixture therefore presents Jesus with a chance to demonstrate his physical condition is getting better and convince Flick he can be relied upon for a larger share of the minutes.