How Hansi Flick is trying to change Barcelona

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona revolution has begun… but how much of a revolution is it?

In this third instalment of my Hansi Flick mini-series, I take a look at Barcelona’s pre-season under the German. I’ll be looking at the tactical direction he’s taking the team, and how it differs to the previous Xavi era.

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[heisemma]

Been waiting for your update video on Hansi Flick's system, thanks

[dh]

I'm so eager to watch the rise of Marc Bernal in the next few years. So impressed with him. This season is maybe a bit too early but hope he gets some minutes in the first team

[flyingaviator]

As a critique of your last Barcelona video, I have to say this one is prime Purist level! I appreciate you putting so much depth into one video. That's why we love and follow your channel! Keep it up mate! ❣

[Ludwick.alexander]

Give us the review of Bracelonas last week PLEASE! from sevilla to Madrid that would be epic

[quangtrungbui]

the best thing Flick could give to Barca and they must not sabotage like Bayern once did was his character. Young players need a good coach, true, but they also need a leader trusting them. "I believe you can do it" is casual, but it can boost them so far.

[connorrichardbailey]

Flick’s preference for wingers to invert slightly alleviates my Olmo at LW concerns. Olmo at LW under Xavi would’ve been disastrous but I could see him excelling in the Flick system. Coming inside for combinations in the center could be productive. Interested to see how Yamal does with that as well - he was more central in the Spain euro run and that was exciting. Most notably for that goal against France

Great analysis as always!!

[reidpattis]

As for the 5th point, hard work and energy, Hansi Flick has some BOLD decisions to make. The game against Monaco demonstrated that if the players can’t continuously run into spaces, the attack becomes static. (Of course, if full backs can’t cross the ball well, that is also a concern). The fact of the matter is that a lot of the first team players from last year just aren’t energetic enough to make the verticality work. Hansi may need to cut some of them from the team.

[tiyanu]

Football truly is a brilliant game.

Decades ago we saw the dominance of the 442 and to beat the 2 midfielders you had more creative shapes using 3 midfielders like 433 and 4231. From there to beat those tactics you needed 4 midfielders in these 3-2-5 shapes, where the team sheet has almost no resemblance of the positions in possession. These tactics had set structure in place to defeate the free flowing 10s of the 4231.
Thing is though, with everyone adopting it, a Xavi system that was once La Liga winning, quickly becasme predictable and rigid. The was to evolve from there? An modern version of a 442/4231. Full cycle

[Mallorca_Is_Atlantis]

Coach Rinus Michels, not Johan Cruyff, was the originator of Barcelona's style & must not be forgotten but now most people dont know this....

[kuyonza]

We are waiting for an update..this is the only chanel that matters😢

[lyonkennedy]

I know this is purely a tactics channel and I doubt you’re that much of a Barca fan but I just wanted to point out my frustration with the Board and how disappointing they’ve been this transfer window. It’s obvious they had about 100+ million to spend on players with how eager they were to sign both Nico and Olmo. So it’s beyond me how they didn’t focus on another low cost priority (a Merino for 20-30 million, or hell even Guido Rodriguez for free) while combining both The Nico and Olmo funds to pursue a LW better than both like a Kvaratskhelia when the Nico Williams deal wasn’t looking likely. While also pursuing Xavi Simons of a cost-free loan, which the player was reportedly open to when we showed interest, if we still insisted on signing an attacking midfielder. Now we’re starting the season without our key deep midfield players and only one signing in a position we already had covered🤦🏾‍♂️

[thearmy]

kinda sad Julian Araujo never had a chance in the team. he was the proper RB we were looking for, right player wrong time.

[SaLvAdOriaN]

As a long time Barca fan, Flick is exactly what Barca need. The last manager to really have control over the players was Luis Enrique. Since his departure, the squad has lacked discipline and fitness. Flick barely cracked a smile after being up 7-0 in their last match. He is trying to understand every players strength and weakness to get the very best out of them and adjust when needed. By week 10 we’ll be able to get an idea of how we will end the season.

[LeviiBk]

Been waiting… now it’s here always like your videos ❤

[SwedySick]

Thank you so much man. I’ve been waiting for your video for a long time now!!! REALLY hope you will be doing more of Barcelona analysis!!! Please!!!

[wonderboy]

Please make video for current Barca under hansi flick

[thomasbayer]

Flick is the most underrated coach.

He won EVERYTHING with Bayern within 1 year! All 6 possible titles!

[imranahmadov]

Bro among hundreds of channels yours is one of the few that I am looking forward to see a new post from especially about Barça, it's sad you are not posting frequently and I understand that it takes so much time and effort to create such amazing content, just to let you know

[nabeel]

Nice change of editing and good explanations. Been watching your videos from the start. Keep up the good work man

[leostabauer]

Good video! I believe Barcelona does well with their high risk approach. As an Austrian I am a bit reminded of Rangnik ball who also tries to play much throughout the middle however with a faster build up. We will see if barca can establish a strong collective to compensate the defensive risks. In the offense however I believe they will be great!