#hansi-flick

#hansi-flick

In what was a significant milestone for the club, Barcelona have finally announced the return date for the iconic Camp Nou stadium on November 7. The club are expected to hold training session in the renovated stadium on the date, two days ahead of their La Liga contest against league contest against Celta Vigo. Date was set on Hansi Flick's wishes

The departure of Inigo Martinez has hurt FC Barcelona more than they might have anticipated in the ongoing season. The veteran centre-back was not only a leader on the pitch, but also the ideal fit to execute Hansi Flick's high-line tactics and offside trap - something that the club have struggled with of late, while he was also the only left-footed central defender in the squad.

This worrying trend reflects a growing fragility in Flick's setup. Barcelona's high defensive line and pressing style - central to the German coach's philosophy - often leave them exposed when the collective pressure fails. While the intention to dominate high up the pitch is clear, the execution has faltered. Opponents who bypass the press easily find space behind, as seen in recent matches against Sevilla (13 shots, 5 on target), Girona (8 shots, 4 on target), and Real Madrid (23 shots, 10 on target).

He picked up two back-to-back yellow cards in quick succession, which would mean that the Barcelona manager will not be available at the touchline when the Catalans take on Real Madrid next weekend. This comes as a huge blow for Barcelona, especially at a time when Flick's tactical expertise and ability to motivate players could be useful against Real Madrid.