‘Angriest he’s ever been at Barcelona’

Barcelona succumbed to a beatdown by the hands of Atletico Madrid within the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. The 4-0 defeat was their worst outcome towards Atletico since 1960, Hansi Flick’s worst outcome as a supervisor, and the primary time that Barcelona have conceded 4 occasions in a half since their 8-2 defeat to Flick’s Bayern Munich.

After the match, Flick reduce a comparatively composed determine in entrance of the press, admitting his facet had been taught a lesson within the first half. However, he did defend his facet publicly, saying he was happy with their season on the entire up to now. The difficulty that pissed off him most was the officiating, following a exceptional eight-minute VAR evaluation.

Flick furious with Barcelona gamers

Regardless of his manner in public, his ire was felt by the Barcelona gamers after the sport. Sport clarify that within the 18 months since his arrival on the membership, no one had ever seen Flick as offended as he was within the Metropolitano dressing room. The Catalan each day say that Flick didn’t maintain any of his fury again, in a ‘raised voice’  – proof of his frustration was the exit of Marc Casado within the first half, changed by Robert Lewandowski.

Flick did present Casado some affection after he was taken off, however ‘exploded’ at half-time, highlighting to the gamers it was essentially the most upset he has been throughout his time on the membership. ‘You should be shedding by extra’ was one of many phrases he advised his gamers.

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This info is backed up by MD, who say that on Friday morning, Flick advised his gamers that he ‘didn’t perceive how they might have gone onto the pitch with such an absence of depth’. After reviewing the video footage, Flick advised his gamers that the primary half was one in every of a crew with out depth, spirit or want to compete. A message that Deco echoed to the press after the sport.

Midfield and assault obtain additional consideration

Specifically, Flick centered his frustration on the midfield and assault. The defence appeared porous, with Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde coming in for heavy criticism, however Flick was should aggravated along with his central midfielders adopted by his assault for the non-existent urgent exhibited within the opening interval.

Flick has three days to revive his composure, but in addition discover solutions for his facet each tactically and emotionally. Something however a win towards Girona at Montilivi on Monday evening will carry additional uncertainty and knock confidence in Can Barca much more.