Hansi Flick: Barcelona’s New Coach Outlines His Ideal Style of Play During Unveiling Ceremony

• Barcelona recently appointed German gaffer, Hansi Flick, as coach following the sacking of Xavi Hernandez
• The 59-year-old returned to coaching activities following his uneventful spell with the Germany national team
• During his presentation ceremony, the former Bayern Munich tactician recently outlined his approach and playing style

Barcelona officially introduced their new manager, Hans-Dieter Flick, to fans and media during a ceremony at the La Liga club’s Auditori 1899 in Catalonia.

The German tactician is expected to rival Real Madrid despite their signing of Kylian Mbappé and improve the overall performance of the team, compared to what was achieved under former manager Xavi Hernández.

However Herculean that may sound, the former Bayern Munich manager appears undeterred by the expectations placed upon him by the Barcelona board and faithful.

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In his presentation, he took time to outline what the club’s fans should expect from the team in terms of tactics and style of play.

Hansi Flick speaks on his tactics and style of play

Speaking during the ceremony, which featured a flurry of media personnel and club officials, the 59-year-old manager touched on the ideal style of play he looks to implement with the current crop of players.

As reported by Barca Universal, Flick shared:

"My vision for the game aligns closely with Barça’s traditional style. I want us to control the ball and dictate the tempo, whether we use a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 formation. We will adapt as needed. Our goal is to play attacking football and ensure the fans enjoy the spectacle."

Flick, who spent a significant portion of his coaching career at Bayern Munich, achieved remarkable success with the Bavarian club.

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According to data from Fotmob, Flick recorded an impressive 85% win rate during his tenure at Bayern, alongside winning multiple titles, including two German Bundesliga titles and the 2020 UEFA Champions League.

The former Germany coach is set to begin his tenure as Barcelona’s manager with a pre-season friendly against Manchester City in the United States on July 31.

Flick confident of dethroning Real Madrid

Earlier, LEGIT.ng reported that Flick shared his thoughts on Barcelona's chances of winning the UEFA Champions League in the 2024/25 season.

While La Blaugrana has held their own against domestic rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, they have struggled in European competitions.

In contrast, their El Clasico rivals, Real Madrid, have dominated the competition, winning five titles, including a three-peat.

Source: TUKO.co.ke