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FC Barcelona is going through a delicate period in La Liga. After a frustrating draw (2-2) against Betis Sevilla, Hansi Flick’s team displays a worrying dynamic: only one victory in the last five league matches. A situation which begins to raise doubts about the management of the German technician.
A coach under pressure
Sent off during the match against Betis for contesting a penalty awarded to the opponent, Hansi Flick showed unusual nervousness. “I didn’t tell anyone, it was just a reaction to myself. But I have to accept it”, he said after the match, adding that he did not understand the referee’s decision. An attitude which earned him two suspension matches. He will be deprived of the bench for the matches against Leganés and Atlético de Madrid.
In addition to this expulsion, Flick is criticized for his inability to restore to his team the spontaneity and solidity displayed at the start of the season. Barça’s defense, although impressive at the start of the championship, now shows significant flaws. The opponents seem to have found the solutions to counter the Catalan game. In addition, the Blaugranas are struggling to regain their intensity in pressing.
Major challenges ahead
With Real Madrid on two points and Atlético in ambush, the schedule promises to be crucial for Barça. Flick will have to quickly find answers to prevent this bad situation from getting worse, especially against direct rivals.
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