High pressing has been exploited many times this season, but Flick remains adamant: he will not change anything.
After a ninth consecutive match with at least one goal conceded (16 goals conceded in total), Flick told the press on Wednesday that he would not change his approach. Many people wonder how long the offside trap will last at FC Barcelona.
“The style is indisputable,” said Deco.
As FC Barcelona returned to the Camp Nou on Friday morning, for the first time in almost two and a half years, Deco was asked about Flick’s style and the need for possible changes.
“ Discussing style is no longer necessary. We already know perfectly well where we can improve and what difficulties we need to overcome. Last season we also went through difficult times, but we were able to overcome them. By getting our players back, getting back into shape, staying united and working hard… This is what we have to do,”
he told MD.
Flick will remain faithful to his strategy.
“We did it last season and we’re going to do the same this season. Only work and commitment can change the situation. It’s different playing here” – Deco on Camp Nou
FC Barcelona continues to play most of its matches at Montjuïc this season, but the hope is to be able to resume matches at Camp Nou this month. Deco assured that this would give players a boost. “ All of us at the club who are still in Montjuïc regret not being here anymore. It was a magnificent stadium before, and it is even more so now. There are memories, of course, but the most important thing is that we can get back to them as soon as possible. It’s different playing here; players feel the same way. I imagine it will be…”