In five months, Hansi Flick has succeeded in transforming Barcelona, which is on its way to regaining its lost greatness: What are the German coach’s keys to making the team champions in the league and the Champions League?
On May 24, in a short meeting, Joan Laporta informed Xavi Hernandez that he would not continue to lead FC Barcelona even though the opposite had been announced just a few days earlier.
That harsh decision taken by the president, which was caused by some of the coach’s statements in which he emphasized the crisis the institution was experiencing and that the wonderful years were part of the past, became a “major step” months later.
Laporta had a weakness for German coach Hansi Flick, in addition to his conviction that his personality, playing style, and way of working could fit with Barca’s philosophy. He wasn’t wrong.
The truth is that beyond the fact that it is in operation.
Just five days after Hernandez’s dismissal, the arrival of the new strategist was announced, which began the real rebuilding process for Barcelona.
The season is still young, with only 10 matches played in La Liga and three in the new Champions League format; However, it is possible to be certain that Barcelona regains its greatness.
No longer a team of excuses (weather, schedule, field, referees, etc.), he regained his memory, appealed to the quarry and today again competes – and so far wins – with dignity and character. required by its history.
What did Flick do to wake the giant?
1. Work and discipline
Many footballers, one of whom is Pedri, stated that the team is training better and better compared to last season, which has allowed them to maintain the level for more than 90 minutes in each match.
Flick is very strict regarding the physical issue and is one of the pillars of Barcelona to live an unbeatable moment today.
2. Freedom
Flick’s calm, censorious façade is just a façade, with the footballers revealing that close contact gives him time to joke around and establish contact to convey trust and, above all, freedom.
The case of Rafinha and Pedri is the best example of this.
The Brazilian was on the verge of leaving, heading to Saudi Arabia, and everything indicates that he will be the most affected if the contract with Neco Williams is completed. However, he remained and today is Barcelona’s new leader and figure, playing either in the middle in a new position, or on the wings as he was accustomed to seeing him.
Meanwhile, the Spanish midfielder has become the man who controls the times and dictates how and when. He is having a beautiful moment and did not hesitate to announce that he enjoys the game thanks to the freedom that the German coach gave him.
3. Versatile
Although Barcelona has a style and philosophy that makes it unique, Flick does not care about efficiency, and if it takes less effort to reach the goal, he takes this path.
The current team is Harbi, as it has wonderful vertical passes and bets on imbalance. There comes a point during matches when it embraces possession of the ball. A clean exit from the goalkeeper’s feet is no longer separated after one or two touches.
This does not mean that Flick’s Barcelona have abandoned tiki-taka, but rather that they have increased their tools to avoid becoming predictable. That simple or that complex.
Frankly, it seems difficult for anyone – a fan of the club – to have any complaints yet.
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4. Mental
They have lost respect for Barcelona in Europe and in the league itself. Since the departure of Leo Messi, they have ceased to be a fearsome team standing in practically every arena to dictate terms.
This clearly undermined the players and caused an atmosphere of mistrust and insecurity.
Playing for Barcelona is no longer an attractive place or a golden dream for any footballer, and Flick has managed to reverse this situation.
The quarry is the big banner of this new project and there is no one better than the boys who have more than 10 years in the organization to restore the lost values and confidence.
They don’t feel like they are less than anyone else, there is no stage fright or defeatist attitudes.
A day before the match against Bayern Munich, Hansi Flick said loud and clear: “We are ready and of course we can beat them.”
5. Demand and equity
Relaxation is not a concept in the German strategist’s bag. He sparked such competition with an exceptional team that no one could give up on.
Who would have imagined that the 21-year-old, Marc Casado, would be an undisputed starter in the midfield where the European and Olympic champions are?
Or will Inigo Martinez, after a secondary role with Xavi, today be a bastion of the defense that aims to eliminate the old fragility?
Flake encourages demands and preaches justice – however complicated that may be.
There are no outcasts or forgotten people, the possibilities are open to those who want them and can take them.
conclusion
Certainly, this Barcelona will lose matches and go through bad periods; However, it has become clear in these five months since Hansi Flick has led the team that character, pride and greatness are values that will not diminish.
The club is in good hands, there is no doubt about that and the season is still young and there are many chapters left to write.
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