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Flick wants more direct approach from Barcelona

SoccerNews in La Liga 23 Jul 2024

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Hansi Flick wants Barcelona to adopt a more direct approach during his first season in charge, though the German will not sacrifice the Blaugrana’s tiki-taka principles.

Former Bayern Munich and Germany boss Flick was named as Xavi’s replacement in May, after Barca finished a distant second to rivals Real Madrid in LaLiga.

Flick’s Bayern side were known for their aggressive approach in and out of possession, winning a Bundesliga and Champions League double under him in 2019-20.

Between Flick’s appointment in November 2019 and his exit in June 2021, Bayern averaged the highest possession share in the Bundesliga (62.55%) and won the ball in the final third 489 times, 172 clear of Borussia Dortmund, who were second by that metric (317).

They also led the way for wins (45), total shots (1,023) and goals (174) in that span, averaging exactly three goals per Bundesliga outing.

Barca have traditionally upheld the ideals of Johan Cruyff and later Pep Guardiola, basing their approach around patient build-up, but Flick is planning some tweaks.

“Here the tradition is to play with passing, but I also want them to go straight to the goal. They should focus a bit more on scoring,” Flick told Barca One.

“I don’t think my style has any major changes. I’m looking for the same thing, to press high up, and to play in the opponent’s midfield.

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