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Barcelona board backs Flick as coach keeps his style and leaves door open to a defender

Barcelona's board reaffirmed its full confidence in Hansi Flick after back-to-back defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Flick answered by standing by his playing idea and leaving room for a winter move, with his defense badly depleted before Alavés.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:18 AM
Barcelona board backs Flick as coach keeps his style and leaves door open to a defender
Key Things to Know
  • Barcelona's board reaffirmed its full support for manager Hansi Flick following back-to-back defeats.
  • Flick stated he will not change his tactical approach and left open the possibility of a winter defensive signing.
  • The club faces a defensive crisis with Jules Koundé, Eric García, Andreas Christensen, and Xavi Espart sidelined.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona's board has officially reaffirmed full confidence in manager Hansi Flick following consecutive defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Flick confirmed he will maintain his tactical style despite the losses, while acknowledging that the club may look to sign a defender during the winter transfer window to address an ongoing injury crisis.

Barcelona enters their LaLiga match against Alavés with only two fit center-backs, with Jules Koundé, Eric García, Andreas Christensen, and Xavi Espart all sidelined. Espart suffered an ankle syndesmosis injury during the Clásico and is expected to miss approximately seven weeks.

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