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Barcelona’s honeymoon interval underneath Hansi Flick seems to be over, with the staff now struggling for factors in La Liga.
The Catalans have dropped factors in every of the final three league matches, together with a 2-1 loss to Las Palmas this weekend.
These current set of outcomes has highlighted key weaknesses within the Barcelona staff, particularly relating to re-integrating injured gamers again into the setup.
The Dilemma of Reintegration
As reported by Diario SPORT, Barcelona’s early-season success closely relied on a constant midfield trio of Marc Casado, Pedri, and Dani Olmo.
Their chemistry supplied a stable basis for Flick’s tactical imaginative and prescient. Nevertheless, the return of injured gamers has disrupted this dynamic.
In opposition to Las Palmas, as an illustration, Flick launched two returning midfielders, however the changes backfired, leaving the staff disjointed.
De Jong’s health has been a fear for Barcelona (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
The conundrum lies in managing particular person restoration wants versus sustaining the bodily and tactical sharpness required by Flick’s high-energy system.
Gavi, Fermin and de Jong: Issues or options?
Fermín, who has endured a sequence of accidents, is probably the most match-ready of the returning gamers. Nevertheless, his performances stay inconsistent. Flick has deployed him in numerous roles—midfielder, false left winger, and false proper winger—creating additional instability.
De Jong’s case is extra troubling. His ongoing ankle discomfort has visibly affected his confidence, particularly in bodily duels.
Whereas the Dutchman asserts he wants extra minutes to regain rhythm, his cautious playstyle suggests underlying hesitation. This duality has made his reintegration significantly advanced.
Lastly, Gavi has been a curious case. Though Flick has been fairly affected person with the younger midfielder’s health, the participant should decide up his health quick and get well shortly.
Gavi’s inventive exuberance and aggression, in any case, might be an essential a part of the jigsaw for Flick, as he appears to be like to information Barcelona again into type.
