The arrival of Hansi Flick to Barcelona
Hansi Flick has decided to break his silence at a crucial time, just days before he is presented as the new technical director of FC Barcelona. In an interview with Barça One, the German has begun to reveal details about his approach to work and his ambitions for this new stage in the Catalan capital. During an extensive conversation with the club’s media representatives, Flick has expressed his desire for the culers fans to enjoy a vertical, offensive and decidedly proactive style of play.
Hansi Flick’s playing philosophy
When asked about his football philosophy, Hansi Flick explains that from the beginning of his career as a coach, he was inspired by Barcelona, praising their way of playing: “When I decided to be a coach, Barça was the reference, because it exhibited a football spectacular”. He highlights that his approach does not stray too far from the classic DNA that characterizes the team, recognizing that in such an emblematic place, the way of playing is as crucial as the results obtained. To succeed at the Camp Nou, the German is aware that he must align his methods with this tradition.
The need for tactical adaptation
Flick underlines his intention to follow the line set by his predecessors: “I look for the same as previous coaches: to press high and control the game in the opponent’s field. That is my philosophy, but always with the objective of winning.” However, he adds important nuances, commenting that “we have our own philosophy and style of play. We know what we want to do, but each match is a new challenge, and we can adjust our strategy according to the opponent.” This flexible approach could lead to more vertical and active gameplay.
The importance of physical work
The challenge facing Hansi Flick is considerable, especially after last season. Since the beginning of his tenure, his team has begun to implement a plan with a clear objective: to arrive at the start of the official competition in the best possible shape. With physical preparation acquired as one of his priorities, Flick stresses the importance of being in top condition: “Physical preparation is as crucial as technique and tactics. For me, being in good shape is vital, as football goes beyond simple technical skills. I have conveyed to the players that if they train at 80%, they will never reach their maximum performance in a match.”
A clear message for the staff
This message has the overwhelming objective of maximizing the individual performance of each player. Only in this way will Barcelona be able to recover its status as a competitive club, capable of facing the best teams in the world. During the first weeks of the preseason, there has been a great emphasis on physical work, with multiple double training sessions. Next week, when the team is in the United States for their first friendlies of the season against Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan, we will begin to see the fruits of this initial preparation.