A determined commitment to change
The arrival of Hansi Flick to the FC Barcelona bench has been a clear declaration of intentions by Joan Laporta. After a blank season and the bad feelings that the team has left in football terms, the Blaugrana president has chosen to make a 180-degree turn to the project. The first big decision has been to change the coach, but it is expected that in the coming weeks there will be more important decisions both in the sports organization chart and in the squad itself, with the aim of rebuilding a competitive team in the League and the Champions League.
Revolution in physical preparation
One of the key aspects that has been identified as a cause of the team’s poor performance is physical preparation. Both president Laporta and Deco have pointed out this facet as one of the main problems that has affected the team in recent months. The numerous injuries suffered by the players and their lack of physical fitness have been evident in the matches, making it difficult to compete at the highest level. With the arrival of Hansi Flick, it is hoped that this problem will be solved. The German coach already demonstrated his ability to improve physical preparation during his time at Bayern Munich, and now the club is reinforcing this aspect with the hiring of three new signings specialized in physical preparation.
New signings for physical preparation
FC Barcelona has made two signings in this area during Xavi Hernández’s time: Julio Tous, in charge of strength work, and Raúl Martínez, coordinator of physiotherapists and masseuses. Furthermore, according to information from the ‘Què t’hi jugues’ program on Cadena SER, the club is close to signing Pepe Conde, Sevilla’s physical trainer. With these three professionals and the experience of Hansi Flick, it is expected that the team can take a leap in quality in physical terms and compete at the highest level.
Objective: titles
Joan Laporta has made it clear that his objective in signing Hansi Flick is to win titles. In a recent interview, the president of FC Barcelona stated that he trusts that the team can improve its physical strength, which has been one of the weak points last season. Laporta also highlighted the importance of changes in the team’s physical preparation and discipline to achieve this goal. Both Deco and Flick will play a decisive role in making decisions and implementing the necessary changes.
In summary, FC Barcelona is living a new era with the arrival of Hansi Flick on the bench and the changes in physical preparation. Joan Laporta has opted for a radical change in the club’s project, with the aim of rebuilding a competitive team and winning titles again. The hiring of new professionals specialized in physical preparation and Flick’s experience in this field are key to achieving this objective. Now, we just have to wait and see how this new stage at FC Barcelona develops.