Five Barcelona players that could receive a massive boost under Hansi Flick

Speculation about Xavi Hernandez’s successor at Barcelona is intensifying, with reports suggesting that Hansi Flick is all set to take over.

Despite his recent tenure with the German national team ending up in flames, Flick is one of the few managers in the world of football to have won a treble.

Indeed, the 59-year-old’s time at Bayern Munich continues to be revered immensely, as Barcelona especially got a first-hand look at his managerial talents in the famous 8-2 drubbing.

But having once dished out one of the Catalans’ worst defeats ever, the experienced coach is now poised to lead Barcelona, bringing his expertise to rejuvenate the team.

Here are five players who could particularly benefit by being under the tutelage of Flick.

Alejandro Balde

Alejandro Balde could benefit from Flick’s arrival. (GETTY Images)

Hansi Flick is known for his ability to maximize the potential of young, dynamic full-backs, as evidenced by his work with Alphonso Davies at Bayern Munich. In that respect, the raw talents of Balde could be polished into something special.

Balde, like Davies, possesses explosive pace, overlapping abilities, and a physical presence to not only take ownership of the entire flank; but also win defensive duels regularly.

The 20-year-old’s contributions last season were instrumental in Barcelona’s domestic double, but lacking refinement in his profile, Balde has yet to reach the elite level of Davies.

As such, under the mentorship of Flick, the Spaniard could learn to improve upon aspects he falls short in.

For example, he could improve the timing of his runs in the opposition’s third, an area where Davies particularly excels and even Jordi Alba outshone him before his departure.

Moreover, Flick could help Balde develop his cut-backs as well as his proficiency in 1v1 scenarios, considering the club have lacked dribbling specialists since Ousmane Dembele left.

Finally, the 59-year-old places emphasis on quick transitions and a fierce…

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Author : Shahraiz Sajjad

Publish date : 2024-05-24 13:34:47

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