Hansi Flick took over as head coach of Barcelona at the beginning of the season, and since his arrival, the team has shown significant improvement in its performance.
Flick has successfully implemented an attractive and effective style of play, achieving positive results in the opening matches. This has helped him build a strong rapport with the players, thanks to his extensive experience in European football.
Despite this promising start, the German coach faces a major challenge in the coming months: strengthening the team with high-quality players who can elevate its performance even further.
According to the Catalan newspaper “Sport”, Canadian left-back Alphonso Davies, who was a key player at Bayern Munich, is one of Flick’s primary targets.
For the German coach, signing Davies would be a crucial step toward bolstering the squad, especially since Barcelona has been in search of a left-back ever since Jordi Alba’s departure. The absence of a player with Davies’ attributes has been apparent in recent matches, and his arrival was expected to improve the defense while providing depth to the attack.
Initially, it was believed that Davies favored a move to Barcelona due to the club’s rich history, its style of play, and the opportunity to work under Flick. However, recent reports suggest that the Canadian full-back has had a surprising change of heart, with Real Madrid now his preferred destination.
The influence of Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid’s style of play have played a significant role in this shift. The young Brazilian has become a pivotal figure in Madrid’s attack, which has prompted Davies to reconsider his future and opt for a move to Los Blancos.
This change of direction is a major shock to Barcelona and their coach Hansi Flick, especially as losing a player of Davies’ caliber to a traditional rival represents a significant blow to the Catalan club. Should Davies join Real Madrid, Barcelona will have to turn to the transfer market to fill the gap in their defense.
These developments will only complicate Flick’s task of finding a suitable left-back, potentially hindering the club’s efforts to build a competitive team. Additionally, the pressure on the club’s sporting director will intensify to find a player who meets expectations and strengthens the defense in the near future.
