This will be an important week of reflection for Hansi Flick and everyone involved at Barcelona. There’s no midweek fixture, which will allow for much-needed recovery time, but around the corner there are big challenges to come in the form…
Barca Blaugranes writer Nick Batlle argues that Barcelona and manager Hansi Flick must adjust their approach following defeats against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Batlle believes Flick's high-pressing, open system leaves an undermanned defensive line exposed against elite opposition, especially amid player fatigue and injuries to the squad.
Batlle suggests that Barcelona need defensive recruitment and recommends Flick adopt more tactical pragmatism in major fixtures. He also stresses the importance of squad rotation to protect key players like Pedri, Raphinha, Rodri, and Pau Cubarsí as upcoming matches against Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid approach.
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