After Barcelona’s defeat to Las Palmas, coach Hansi Flick chose to inspire unity among players instead of criticism, focusing on team spirit during challenging times.
In the earlier game against Celta de Vigo, Barcelona was leading 2-0 but ended up drawing 2-2. Flick was frustrated and openly criticized his players. However, after the Las Palmas defeat, which was part of the club’s 125th anniversary celebration, he chose to be more supportive.
Flick encouraged his players to stick together during this tough time. He emphasized the importance of team spirit, especially when things are not going well. He wants the players to feel united and strong, even after disappointing results.
The atmosphere in the dressing room is good, and Flick wants to maintain that positive vibe. He believes that recent losses should not break the strong bond the team has built. The players have been supportive of each other, and he wants that to continue.
Flick has noticed that the team’s physical performance has dropped recently. They are not pressing as hard as they did earlier in the season. However, he is hopeful that this will improve as the season goes on.
The main concern for Flick is to keep the team’s morale high. If the players start to feel down, it could be much harder to recover from that. He wants to avoid a situation where the team loses confidence in themselves.
Barcelona faced a similar situation last season after losing to Real Madrid. Players like Ilkay Gundogan were frustrated with some teammates’ lack of reaction after that last-minute loss. Flick is aware of these past experiences and wants to prevent a repeat.
Looking ahead, Flick is optimistic that the team will regain their physical sharpness. He is hopeful that players returning from injuries, like Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres, will help improve the team’s performance.
However, the upcoming matches will be challenging. Barcelona will face teams like Mallorca, Real Betis, and Borussia Dortmund. They need to find a way to bounce back quickly and approach these games with a fresh mindset.
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