There is no doubt that Flick will bring a fresh and exciting playing style to Barcelona, regardless of the operational strategy that he decides to implement.
There are fewer than seven days remaining until the conclusion of the season for FC Barcelona, and it is possible that coach Xavi Hernandez will be dismissed. At this time, it appears that Hansi Flick, a coach who has previously served as the head coach of Bayern Munich and the German national team, will be the next person to take over as the head coach of the Catalan giants.
The 59-year-old strategist has been without a job ever since he was dismissed from his post as head coach of the German squad. Since Xavi’s position has been called into question, he has been making efforts to enter the Barca organization.
Hansi Flick is the leading candidate for the position of Barcelona head coach.
According to records, a meeting took place between Barcelona officials and Flick and his representative this week, suggesting that things may be going well for the German military leader.
So, how might Barcelona’s squad be lined up next season if Flick replaces Xavi?
1. The familiar 4-2-3-1 diagram
Hansi Flick, in the two jobs he held with Bayern Munich and the German team, always preferred to use a 4-2-3-1 formation with two central midfielders in the middle of the field . He can apply this layout in Barcelona.
Switching to this tactical system will be something new at Barca, because they always follow the 4-3-3 formation.
Players like Frenkie de Jong (if he stays), could benefit from this change while others like Ilkay Gundogan and Robert Lewandowski will also be familiar with such a system having spent time in the job. Working with Flick at the German team and Bayern Munich Club.
Pedri and Fermin Lopez will be the options for the number 10 position while Pablo Torre, returning from loan, will also compete for a place in the starting XI with this new arrangement.
2. Continuing the Barca tradition with the 4-3-3 diagram
On the other hand, Hansi Flick can continue to stick to Barcelona ‘s tradition and philosophy by using a 4-3-3 formation.
However, for Barca to be successful with that arrangement, they will have to bring in a world-class defensive midfielder – this is the club’s main goal in the summer transfer window.
Guido Rodriguez is expected to arrive and the likes of Joshua Kimmich and Martin Zubimendi are also being targeted. If either of the latter two join, they will step straight into the starting lineup, alongside Pedri and Gundogan in midfield.
This veteran coach is hoped to bring a fresh breeze to the club after a poor season.
3. New 3-4-3 diagram
Last but not least, considering that Barcelona has an abundance of players in the center back position and that the Catalans do not like to cluster defensively, Hansi Flick could want to think about adopting a new strategy and employing a 3- 4-3 formation, which is one that is full of generosity.
Within the framework of such a system, the German coach might decide to employ Jules Kounde at the center back position with Pau Cubarsi, Ronald Araujo (if he continues to play), or even Inigo Martinez, who is a player with good footwork. left ready to defend.
It is possible that the attacking support capabilities of the player born in 2003 will be maximized if Alejandro Balde is arranged as a left-back.
Nevertheless, this will give rise to inquiries concerning the manner in which Flick will utilize the midfielders that he has available to him, as well as the attacking arrangements, and how Lamine Yamal will be incorporated into the method.
There is no doubt that Flick will bring a fresh and exciting playing style to Barcelona, regardless of the operational strategy that he decides to implement. In the upcoming season, it will be intriguing to see if this veteran coach is able to return the Catalan squad back to the winning and title-winning trajectory that has escaped the club in the previous disastrous season.