After just 5 games at the helm of Barcelona, Hansi Flick is already starting a revolution at the club.
They feel rejuvenated, aggressive & with crystal-clear ideas—like a winning team. It may be early days & a new coach boost, but the football is brilliant.
So what changed? 🧵
They feel rejuvenated, aggressive & with crystal-clear ideas—like a winning team. It may be early days & a new coach boost, but the football is brilliant.
So what changed? 🧵
Number 1: Clarity
Barcelona’s structure is well-defined and each zone has a clear task.
We can divide them into the progression or verticality zone, the possession zone, the inversion/playmaking zone and the distribution zone.
Each has a task of its own. 📝
Barcelona’s structure is well-defined and each zone has a clear task.
We can divide them into the progression or verticality zone, the possession zone, the inversion/playmaking zone and the distribution zone.
Each has a task of its own. 📝
Number 2: All-new verticality
Flick is renowned for his verticality & while Barça are vertical, it's different.
The main tweak is the location of the passes; instead of rushing into final third with a single ball, Barça are vertical in the backline & target the middle zone. ⏫
Flick is renowned for his verticality & while Barça are vertical, it's different.
The main tweak is the location of the passes; instead of rushing into final third with a single ball, Barça are vertical in the backline & target the middle zone. ⏫
Number 3: Central domination
Barcelona’s best talents are always occupying the central zones so naturally, this is where Flick wants to dominate the opposition.
Barça have been relentless in their attacks down that exact channel, playing to the players’ strengths. 🔥
Barcelona’s best talents are always occupying the central zones so naturally, this is where Flick wants to dominate the opposition.
Barça have been relentless in their attacks down that exact channel, playing to the players’ strengths. 🔥
Number 4: Pressing
While this is yet to be fully polished, Barcelona are no longer running like headless chicken.
Instead, the press and especially the coItunterpress seem more organised & structured.
It does need a bit more work though so let’s keep an eye on it for now. 👀
While this is yet to be fully polished, Barcelona are no longer running like headless chicken.
Instead, the press and especially the coItunterpress seem more organised & structured.
It does need a bit more work though so let’s keep an eye on it for now. 👀
There you have it; the four main changes Flick has made at Barcelona, making all the difference in their performances.
Find the FULL piece on @BarcaFutbolLive down below! You'll notice we made some changes to the website & model.
More on it later. 👇
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Find the FULL piece on @BarcaFutbolLive down below! You'll notice we made some changes to the website & model.
More on it later. 👇
barcafutbol.com
For those wondering about the changes, here's the FULL piece explaining the whole process.
I recommend reading it to understand the new model. 👇
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I recommend reading it to understand the new model. 👇
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