FC Barcelona is preparing for its match against Getafe on Saturday with Gabriel Jesus set to make his first start of the season. Coach Hansi Flick has decided to rest Raphinha, who is dealing with a mild muscle swelling. This will be the first time this season that Raphinha, a key goal-scorer for the team, will be absent. Flick mentioned during a press conference that Jesus will start, even though he had other options like Dani Olmo, Fermín López, Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and young Hamza Abdelkarim. According to Sport, Jesus has been following a specialized physical training program since his summer transfer to Barcelona. This program aims to help him play for longer durations rather than just brief spells. The 29-year-old has made only four appearances for the club so far, totaling 41 minutes, but has already contributed two goals from key passes by Lamine Yamal. However, his limited playing time has raised questions about his ability to consistently impact the team. Jesus joined Barcelona in the summer after Arsenal decided not to keep him. The club paid 10 million euros for the transfer, aiming to fill a gap in their squad by adding a confirmed central forward. However, the situation has changed as Raphinha has evolved into a more versatile player. Flick has indicated that Raphinha will be rested throughout the season to prevent any potential loss during important moments, which could offer Jesus a chance to prove his value. The financial commitment for Jesus is considered not overly large, but the decision to sign him was significant at the time due to the lack of a confirmed central forward in the squad. It remains to be seen whether Jesus can provide additional attacking options for Barcelona or if he will mainly serve as a backup.