Joan Laporta humorously suggested that Hansi Flick’s lack of Catalan may protect him from media scrutiny
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Barcelona: Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, recently made a humorous remark about the club’s new coach, Hansi Flick. This happened during the 12th Gala Estrelles del Futbol Catalán, where he participated in a fun interview.
While the mood was light, Laporta also shared important updates about the club’s recent performance. He talked about the team’s disappointing loss to UD Las Palmas after their 125th anniversary Gala.
Despite the setback, he highlighted the team’s impressive 1-5 victory against Mallorca. Laporta reflected on the situation, saying, “We didn’t quite realise that after a Gala, you lose. But in Mallorca, we did well again.”
Looking to the future, Laporta provided an update on the renovation of Camp Nou. He assured fans that the plans are progressing well and that the return to their historic stadium should happen as scheduled.
He stated, “If there are no unforeseen events, the plan with Camp Nou will be fulfilled.” This renovation is seen as a vital step for the club’s future, aiming to enhance Barcelona’s reputation both on and off the field.
Laporta also spoke positively about Hansi Flick, praising his background in the renowned German coaching system. He noted that Flick has the potential to be a great asset for the team.
Key figures from the club, like Deco and Bojan, have already met with Flick, showing his importance to Barcelona. Laporta remarked, “He has come out well, from the German school, where great coaches come out. Deco and Bojan went to talk to him.”
In a light-hearted moment, Laporta joked about Flick’s limited understanding of Catalan. He suggested that this might actually help Flick avoid the media’s tricky questions.
Laporta said, “Is it better that he doesn’t understand Catalan because then he doesn’t understand what they say about him? I think that everything that is said is good, but it is better that he doesn’t speak it yet, yes, so that he doesn’t fall into some trap that they set for him.”
This playful comment reflects the intense scrutiny that coaches often face from the press in football.