Hansi Flick is in the middle of his debut season at FC Barcelona and although the last few weeks have been difficult, the general feeling is that the German has done a solid job in his first months at the club.
After replacing Xavi Hernández, the 59-year-old tactician has managed to get the best out of players like Pedri, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, while youngsters like Lamine Yamal and Marc Casado are also thriving.
Despite recent results that have seen Barça fall to third place in La Liga, there remains immense confidence in Flick and his project.
Will the season in Barcelona be Flick’s last?
Now, SPORT’s Toni Juanmarti has presented an extensive report on the first six months of Flick’s stay at Barcelona, giving an insight into his routine, his methods and how he gets along at the club.
Surprisingly, the report claims that those close to the German coach believe that his adventure at Barça could be his last as a coach.
After replacing Xavi, the former Bayern Munich coach signed a two-year contract with the blaugrana until summer 2026.
At this point it is too early to talk about a possible extension or his future, but the report suggests that those close to the coach believe that this could be his last foray into the managerial position.
As for how Flick has gone so far in his work at Barcelona, the German arrived with a clear mission: to work in Catalonia, but being discreet and cautious without getting carried away by the ‘chaotic atmosphere’ that sometimes surrounds the club.
The team respects this, as it treats everyone with the same rules. The manager has a precise daily routine: he has breakfast in a local bar before dawn and is usually the first to arrive at the Ciutat Esportiva, around 7:00-7:30 in the morning.
It is understood that Flick is meticulous in every detail. He greets all the club staff, is interested in their well-being and periodically invites different departments to dinner.
Flick wants to be judged solely on his sporting performance. His first six months were shaping up to be exceptional, but the unfortunate run of results before Christmas has left a bitter taste in his mouth. As such, he hopes to turn things around after the mid-season break.