Hansi Flick has made a dream start with FC Barcelona. A wave of euphoria was unleashed in Catalonia after the fourth win in the fourth game. But the Blaugrana’s German coach is putting the brakes on
When even the “opposing” press is overflowing with praise. The Real-affiliated “Marca” writes on Sunday morning about the “master plan” that Barcelona has devised with Hansi Flick. The former national team coach was deliberately kept out of the limelight after his appointment and was able to work intensively with his team in the “shadows” and analyze the squad – as well as La Masia.
An approach that paid off right at the start of the season. Four games, four wins – and putting pressure on their great rivals from Madrid (two draws already). “We had already analyzed everything before the summer preparations,” explained Flick after the euphoric 7:0 against Real Valladolid: ”I have to thank Deco, who hired experts for the team. And the medical staff, who are very good. It’s almost a milestone. It really encourages the players: they feel they are in good hands.”
However, Flick knows exactly how the business works and immediately adds: “Things change very quickly in soccer.” Nevertheless, he was able to enjoy the snapshot of the resounding victory against Valladolid, with the fans singing the praises of their new coach
“It makes me proud that they say I’m the best new signing, but it’s the fourth matchday and that can change,” said Flick, putting the brakes on the euphoria: “I’m pleased that the fans are happy, but we have to keep going. We still have a long way to go.”
The first milestone has been reached with twelve points from four games. The positive mood is contributing to the success. “When we go out for lunch or dinner, the fans come up to us and are very nice to me,” says Flick: “I can feel the good energy, and there’s a good energy in the team too. We behave like a family. “
Flick on Dani Olmo: “He brings an ideal balance ”
Flick saw “something special” in the clear home win, which the fans honored and further encouraged with their support. “My players didn’t let up in their intensity, and that’s a good thing.” The 7:0 was certainly a small challenge.
Dani Olmo, who was clearly unperturbed by the hassle surrounding his late registration, once again made a big impression. No surprise for Flick: “I expected this immediate level of performance. I know him very well. He is fantastic. It’s incredible what he does in the middle of the pitch. He brings an ideal balance and is important for the transitions. It’s great to have him.”
FC Barcelona fans are currently saying the same thing about Flick
