On Thursday, FC Barcelona held an important meeting with manager Hansi Flick, his staff, and the players during a rainy session.
Flick led an open discussion about the recent week, focusing on the back-to-back defeats against Atlético Madrid and Girona. The manager stressed the need to return to last season's successful principles: intense high pressing, avoiding possession losses in dangerous areas, maintaining defensive organization, and proper tactical positioning.
The meeting was not one-sided; players raised their voices in self-criticism and shared a collective diagnosis similar to Flick's. They acknowledged that some concepts that worked perfectly last season have been less effective this term and outlined necessary adjustments to restore the balance essential for success.
Several players actively participated in the discussion, and Flick and his staff were satisfied with the feedback. The squad committed to returning to those guiding principles and admitted drifting away from the intensity and high pressing underpinning their approach in recent matches.
The team recognizes that when they aren't performing at 100%, the system and advanced defensive line suffer. Their capacity to perform at the highest level has already been demonstrated.
Next up for Barcelona is a home game against UD Levante in La Liga on Sunday, where the reigning champions will be eager to get back to winning ways.
