How Hansi Flick is trying to change Barcelona

[@dh5363]

I'm so eager to watch the rise of Marc Bernal in the next few years. So impressed with him. This season is maybe a bit too early but hope he gets some minutes in the first team

[@DevanshSharma-ux6is]

He will be thrown in the first team and he will suffer because of club's incompetence. He is not yet ready, no 16-17 year old will be ready to play as a pivot for Barcelona. Feeling sad for him but hope he can cope through this

[@nkgobeemmanuel1745]

He will learn on the job... He's a Barcelona pivote.

[@Daewonnni]

His touch isn’t there. Busquets didn’t just have a quick brain. He has a phenomenal first touch. Bernal doesn’t have it. He won’t make it as the lone pivot.

[@narutokunn]

Do Barcaeven give those years to players any more?

[@moezyasser3853]

@@DevanshSharma-ux6is you were right, he torn his ACL

[@Ludwick.alexander]

Give us the review of Bracelonas last week PLEASE! from sevilla to Madrid that would be epic

[@heisemma]

Been waiting for your update video on Hansi Flick's system, thanks

[@flyingaviator8158]

As a critique of your last Barcelona video, I have to say this one is prime Purist level! I appreciate you putting so much depth into one video. That's why we love and follow your channel! Keep it up mate! ❣

[@connorrichardbailey6937]

Flick’s preference for wingers to invert slightly alleviates my Olmo at LW concerns. Olmo at LW under Xavi would’ve been disastrous but I could see him excelling in the Flick system. Coming inside for combinations in the center could be productive. Interested to see how Yamal does with that as well - he was more central in the Spain euro run and that was exciting. Most notably for that goal against France Great analysis as always!!

[@rialpleya]

Thing is, as he said in the video, that requires high fullback. That's covered on the left with Balde. I wonder who would do right side. Maybe Hector Fort? Kounde is not very offensive

[@connorrichardbailey6937]

@@rialpleya I was super impressed by Valle at RB in preseason

[@tonyfonta4094]

Then you haven't watched any game with xavi because his lw was literally an inverted one and played centrally a lot

[@connorrichardbailey6937]

@@tonyfonta4094 Xavi would invert the LW mostly to form a box midfield - remember Gavi at LW? Whenever Felix would play LW, he would hug the touchline for a lot of the buildup play and would only tuck into the half-space in the final third. Flick inverts BOTH wingers and creates overloads in the central area, which is a system where I think Olmo could excel. I get the feeling Xavi inverted the LW because he lacked a dynamic winger who could take on players one-on-one. Xavi wanted to generate all chances down the wings.

[@tonyfonta4094]

@@connorrichardbailey6937 yeah so it doesn't change anything because olmo was lw anyway. Also remember raphinha lw he was playing this role. So yeah in both system the lw is in the middle.

[@reidpattis3127]

As for the 5th point, hard work and energy, Hansi Flick has some BOLD decisions to make. The game against Monaco demonstrated that if the players can’t continuously run into spaces, the attack becomes static. (Of course, if full backs can’t cross the ball well, that is also a concern). The fact of the matter is that a lot of the first team players from last year just aren’t energetic enough to make the verticality work. Hansi may need to cut some of them from the team.

[@loreuzis]

yes we need some fresh legs on the pitch can't wait for Gavi man

[@TheJohnnyJohnny]

From what I observe the pitch on Montjuïc stadium is a bit too heavy for players to move around compared to those in pre-season pitch in California. Those heavy pitch need some fixing to fit for Flick's tactics. Idk, that is what I saw when Monaco battered us. We get better result away compared in home. This pitch/grass was the reason on why Xavi bottled against PSG.

[@wallahhabibiiii]

⁠@@TheJohnnyJohnny Why Xavi And not Barcelona? Why PSG and not Enrique? Barca bottled because of Araujo red card. But youre not wrong, the pitch of the Montjuic is shiiiit

[@dudeshiya]

There was a serious lack of energy to apply pressure in this Monaco game, especially from Lewandowski, which led to almost everyone giving up on pressing. Also, the attack became quite static. The big question really is, will this FCB team be fit enough for a Flick ball. At the moment, it is a 50-50.

[@TheJohnnyJohnny]

@@wallahhabibiiii No, I thought Xavi was a lame manager. But when I look back again during Xavi time in Barca, those lacklustre performance and massive injuries list was never his fault. Montjuic pitch was the whole culprit for the team's downfall. It seems that Flick could not apply his tactic successfully in his first game in Montjuic stadium. The tempo of the gameplay has been the same since Xavi left. Now, it's up to Barca to either improve the Montjuic pitch to better adjust the players or quickly finish the renovation of Camp Nou ASAP.

[@lyonkennedy4892]

I know this is purely a tactics channel and I doubt you’re that much of a Barca fan but I just wanted to point out my frustration with the Board and how disappointing they’ve been this transfer window. It’s obvious they had about 100+ million to spend on players with how eager they were to sign both Nico and Olmo. So it’s beyond me how they didn’t focus on another low cost priority (a Merino for 20-30 million, or hell even Guido Rodriguez for free) while combining both The Nico and Olmo funds to pursue a LW better than both like a Kvaratskhelia when the Nico Williams deal wasn’t looking likely. While also pursuing Xavi Simons of a cost-free loan, which the player was reportedly open to when we showed interest, if we still insisted on signing an attacking midfielder. Now we’re starting the season without our key deep midfield players and only one signing in a position we already had covered🤦🏾‍♂️

[@flyingaviator8158]

Dios mio! Where do you get your information about Barcelona's finances? 100 + Million to spend? My friend, please dont fall into laportas trapp of believeing a word he is saying: He wants Barca to look strong. But if you look at the latest financial report, the CFCB issues awaiting, and registration issues, you can clearly see that the amount of transfers you suggest is far from what Barcelona can achieve! You won't see this amount of high-level transfers for years.

[@irukandji89]

It seems for every successful transaction, there's a hidden interest and profit for Deco or Laporta and for such deals that the profit won't be possible, they do not pursue such deals even if the player is important or needed. Because we do not need olmo more than we needed a lw or a dm

[@apollo-9725]

Kvara ain't that good

[@lyonkennedy4892]

@@apollo-9725 Napoli underperformed this season, not Kvaratskhelia. Still managed to hit similar numbers to his previous season in a highly dysfunctional Napoli team and was clearly their best player that season by a long stretch. I suspect you’re basing your opinion entirely on his performances against Barcelona in the UCL.

[@samuelchimela4431]

The problem isnt buying players the problem is the salary of those players. Sure you can try to sign kvara or diaz or whomever but will barca be able to match those salaries or increase if they ask for such?

[@tiyanu]

Football truly is a brilliant game. Decades ago we saw the dominance of the 442 and to beat the 2 midfielders you had more creative shapes using 3 midfielders like 433 and 4231. From there to beat those tactics you needed 4 midfielders in these 3-2-5 shapes, where the team sheet has almost no resemblance of the positions in possession. These tactics had set structure in place to defeate the free flowing 10s of the 4231. Thing is though, with everyone adopting it, a Xavi system that was once La Liga winning, quickly becasme predictable and rigid. The was to evolve from there? An modern version of a 442/4231. Full cycle

[@wonderboy855]

Please make video for current Barca under hansi flick

[@kuyonza94]

We are waiting for an update..this is the only chanel that matters😢

[@thearmy9326]

kinda sad Julian Araujo never had a chance in the team. he was the proper RB we were looking for, right player wrong time.

[@manciajr2805]

Stfu he's 💩 and definitely will never be barca level

[@treyb7937]

Such a poor sale no buy back clause and only 10 million

[@SaLvAdOriaN127]

As a long time Barca fan, Flick is exactly what Barca need. The last manager to really have control over the players was Luis Enrique. Since his departure, the squad has lacked discipline and fitness. Flick barely cracked a smile after being up 7-0 in their last match. He is trying to understand every players strength and weakness to get the very best out of them and adjust when needed. By week 10 we’ll be able to get an idea of how we will end the season.

[@Mallorca_Is_Atlantis53]

Coach Rinus Michels, not Johan Cruyff, was the originator of Barcelona's style & must not be forgotten but now most people dont know this....

[@LeviiBk]

Been waiting… now it’s here always like your videos ❤

[@leostabauer5930]

Good video! I believe Barcelona does well with their high risk approach. As an Austrian I am a bit reminded of Rangnik ball who also tries to play much throughout the middle however with a faster build up. We will see if barca can establish a strong collective to compensate the defensive risks. In the offense however I believe they will be great!

[@SwedySick]

Thank you so much man. I’ve been waiting for your video for a long time now!!! REALLY hope you will be doing more of Barcelona analysis!!! Please!!!

[@nabeel426]

Nice change of editing and good explanations. Been watching your videos from the start. Keep up the good work man

[@imranahmadov2463]

Bro among hundreds of channels yours is one of the few that I am looking forward to see a new post from especially about Barça, it's sad you are not posting frequently and I understand that it takes so much time and effort to create such amazing content, just to let you know

[@mysteriousM8]

I love these video’s so much

[@quangtrungbui675]

the best thing Flick could give to Barca and they must not sabotage like Bayern once did was his character. Young players need a good coach, true, but they also need a leader trusting them. "I believe you can do it" is casual, but it can boost them so far.

[@imperialsky8273]

Is it possible to have some Arne Slot videos once the season gets truly under way. I think his style is very interesting and deserves analysis.

[@apollo-9725]

Didn't watch any Liverpool games how is the team doing

[@bagtea]

@@apollo-9725 pretty good ngl. You can already see his tactics

[@apollo-9725]

@@bagtea does he depend on mo salah

[@sonicwithglasses131]

​@@apollo-9725 no, not really

[@fullyfilmy4088]

felt like years waiting for ur next barca vid ❤❤❤❤

[@wentonreid2843]

The one and only purist

[@username2168]

Finnaly bro I've been waiting for this video

[@abhayverma4715]

Great vid! Looking forward to the next one on barca

[@andrewsappiah8106]

Finally the video I’ve been waiting for.

[@thomasbayer2832]

Flick is the most underrated coach. He won EVERYTHING with Bayern within 1 year! All 6 possible titles!

[@dh5363]

The thing I'm most excited about is for our young players to get away from bad habits of passive and low-energy football that has plagued our mentality and still linger from the Ernesto Valverde days. And La Masia's youth and hunger is the perfect counter to that.

[@spitfirez89]

best channel for barca tactics imo

[@footbalforlife2523]

One of best football tactics channel ❤

[@jonaksaikia8253]

Hey man, i love your videos. As a viewer i would really love if you could stream while watching live matches. I would 100 % watch these streams and i am sure we will all learn a lot. All the best brother.

[@fcb2463]

This is why flick needsto bee smart .. He should use the width and central areas... something pep knows very well...

[@cd3359]

Best football channel on KZbin rn!

[@ahmedfahmy2835]

Dude i was waiting for this episode for so long.. i really wanted to listen to your analysis.

[@fazilhashim9365]

Yo, would appreciate a tactical analysis of the recent Barca games (if there is anything new to breakdown that is). Love your work

[@ariannaseh9116]

Ok we need a new video after today’s 7-0 win

[@blac-whit]

I've been waiting for the video

[@balazspapp7283]

really like the visual style of this video! great to see you keep getting better and better!🎉

[@balazspapp7283]

one suggestion though, when using big blocky text, e.g. at 1:13, the leading (or the space between the lines of text) should be smaller, so the blocks of text are tighter

[@da_fishyman1106]

Will you consider doing a review in hindsight of the recent results? Analyzing games, looking what was achieved and what was different to your expectations etc.

[@Hamed_kid_008]

Who’s here after Barca 7-0?

[@adilafreed]

Everyone bro

[@ayon6224]

Most anticipated video !!!

[@ridabjj3178]

Ya baby hes back

[@kgb22kuku]

Great analysis, good job!

[@kkpw12]

Thank you for video❤

[@ShubhamKumar-vh7ti]

video in was desperately waiting for

[@oronsayepaul6709]

your indepth knowlegde of the game waoo me alot kudos

[@kadanerichards6434]

Thanks for this ❤

[@jonathanmunyi5549]

Please post a video on the current in season Barcelona please 🙏🏾.

[@treyb7937]

@purist flick has adapted the future looks bright

[@Yael433]

Thank you for this content

[@GuyHacco]

As always, a classic.

[@Daphflrks]

Love you, Purist. I think you are swell. :)

[@Thimex]

Please can you do a PSG tactical analysis under Luis Enrique

[@sudarshang6956]

Hey great work! There is a mistake in the video where it us AC Milan instead of Inter Milan. Love your work and keep going✌️

[@brikk7442]

Am pretty sure that Barcelona will be in a good shape this season, irrespective of the 3:0 lost against Monaco ❤

[@rogacz25]

I love the idea to try to force the ball through the middle. It makes such exciting sequences, and dangerous. The old run down the wing and lob in a cross is pretty stale.

[@artsemilapitski8258]

Amazing!

[@its_master_Roshi]

Idk what happened they played so directly and cooly in friendlies. But while facing monaco suddenly they were like they dont know what to do. Like a kid who forgot his elocution speech on the stage.

[@bharathnair3571]

Exactly dude I don't know what happened, whether it was the pitch conditions,weather or first home match for some of the youngsters like Casado and Bernal that made them nervous. The team looked different from the US preseason version. I expect a much better performance against Valencia.

[@crisis_za6491]

They were tired

[@berkeleybernie]

Pretty sure this will be a far more entertaining season than we've seen in years. The coming inside is exciting. Rigid positions with wing play as a steady diet is so damn boring.

[@anansistirade5800]

Ronald will be so important for defending space and also for those central transitions.. not all of our defenders are too good with the ball

[@elijahyarwoo4944]

Nice Video

[@Xamze]

Bro love your content but i have one request please use a better mic your audio sounds muffled. Much love brother ❤

[@Craftyboy89]

I feel that Gavi will excel in Hansi Flicks system with his constant energy and running. He has always been good at playing with constant pressure and will play a pivotal role in this system. The only concern I have is, where does De Jong fit in? Playing as a pivot has never really worked for him, so playing him futher up field might work. However that's when we need those technical players like Pedri and Olmo to excel with their first touches and quick feet. I'm excited for this new season and hopefully when Araujo, Gavi, Christensen and De jong returns from injury, that's when we will see the system work.

[@nurangezgaffarov4943]

When is the next Hansi Flick analysis, Jaleel? We really need it.

[@luvo6233]

Can you please do a video about Arne Slot's Liverpool. I really love your videos

[@abdulmajid9989]

Lesgo barca revolution

[@crvlad]

You can't change nothing with Lewa, ter Stegen, Ferran and de Jong. The curse will continue

[@sonicwithglasses131]

​@@crvladwho said ferran is ever gonna start again ?

[@crvlad]

@@sonicwithglasses131 The reality. Wait and see. He will play with Valencia

[@sourpatchies69]

Gavi raphina and ferminwill gel perfectly with flicks tactics, pedri will be a wildcard option for specific matches the olayer who will fall off in midfield will be de jong unfortunately unless he drastically changed his playstyle

[@flowpom]

Great analysis. I expect Gavi and Olmo to match very well in Flick’s system. Frenkie and Fermin too. Pedri might only have 45-60 min in his legs in this system, but it’s pure magic. What about Kounde? his profile is offensive enough? And Fort? Renewing Cancelo is very needed, athough his clearly lacks in energy and defense in big game. Only for one half. What about Chiesa / Nico Willians? More wing player can offer alternative system and relief in Yamine / Balde in the dribling department.

[@KurdishYoutubeKSAS]

We want more and more about Barca

[@DanSchmidt-rx7zk]

Unfortunately I think the board under Laporta has completely failed the club again. No planning whatsoever going into the transfer market, and some key positions haven’t been addressed or at least not yet. Paying so much for Olmo was also a mistake imo. I was excited for Flick, and hope the team performs under him but honestly due to a very poor transfer window Barca will be underperforming. Also it doesn’t help that literal deadwoods like Lewandowski are trusted blindly.

[@chris_bit1617]

The "deadwood" that is "blindly" trusted was, by the way, a key player under Flick at Bayern.

[@MDHKLHD]

@@chris_bit1617 That was more than 4 years ago, and that was prime Lewa. He is going to be 36 in a few days, and he is very slow now. I would not say deadwood, but he is not 100% reliable anymore.

[@LocoMotive7]

I have a feeling Pau Victor will shine in Flick's new system in ST. Gavi, Gundogan, Frenkie, Bernal, Casado, and even Christensen are enough for the double pivot position. The only position that is lacking is the LW, but can't blame the board for Nico's decision. Everyone thought he's coming But I think Gavi was able to play interior LW well the season before, even against Madrid. Maybe he will alternate with Raphinia until next season

[@rulotron]

I find it hilarious when people pass judgments without being conscious about the situation at the club; you're free to share your views, of course, but managing the financial situation, and negotiating with anyone when they know you are desperate makes it really hard to get results. Laporta and the board have made tremendous progress in returning the club to being sustainable and competing again. Look at the team, name by name, he inherited from the previous board, and where the club was on the national and international stage; since he came back, he managed to improve the team a lot, win a league and a Supercup, all while building the new stadium and improving all sponsorship contracts so far...

[@DanSchmidt-rx7zk]

You say this as if time doesn’t pass.

[@rubbenoppong8001]

I think the language barrier is also an issue for him now.But he will get through as time goes by...

[@spiritpbr9659]

They weren't even trying to play Flickball vs Monaco. They looked deadass tired

[@ememem6986]

We need another video please

[@thedigitalbash1506]

I really hope they can get Cancelo again this year. He'd be so useful in this system.

[@h4x7n]

One reason flick’s bayern clicked in that inverted wingers system is because of kimmich who could create from wide and deep, flick needs to use pedri more in a playmaking role to mimic kimmich’s role here at barca

[@alexaxl]

simply the best

[@Mountainspirit7]

I agree with most of what you said, except that Gavi will have a bigger role than Casado - simply because Casado is incomparably better in organizing the attack, passing game, defensive positioning, etc...

[@بارقبرشلووني]

من أفضل المدربين في العالم واتمنى له كل التوفيق 😘❣️👌😘❤❤👏👍👍💜💞💞💞💞🥰🤩❤️💖💓💓💖💖💖

[@tusharburman2831]

Flick system would benefit greatly from Ademola lookman the perfect winger who has golden eyes for goal along with who thrives in those central spaces coming inside from that wide left channel

[@khalidibrahim722]

So why he played shit against real Madrid

[@danchiziofficial2159]

​@@khalidibrahim722 he really didn't

[@FfTheard]

@@khalidibrahim722he was the best atalanta player

[@ilostmyiphone1128]

A review for the past week please.

[@Daewonnni]

Flick had no time with the squad due to euros and olympics. He won’t have a good start and Barcelona won’t be patient with him. If he can make it to Christmas I’d be surprised, because that’s how long it will take for the players to match the pressing intensity he needs.

[@osbornedaystar7169]

Please post more post if not merry match tact not just Barca alone love what you’l do man

[@SiempreDan]

Tnx ❤❤❤❤flik

[@JKAY0612]

Can we talk about Ter stegen

[@apollo-9725]

Clown since 2015

[@ŃÁŚÍF-2630]

Lol yall hating on him for no reason, he is not one of the best right now but statistically still pretty decent also dont forget about the shitty defence barca have for like past 6 years!! 💩🤣 want gk to do all the work while having that garbage defence line infront?

[@FATI_SZN]

​​@@ŃÁŚÍF-2630he is not good at all. There are so many cases of him ball-watching and standing still when a shot comes at him. We will NEVER win another ucl as long as he is here

[@Tacitus_BirchSaw]

​@@ŃÁŚÍF-2630 FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT

[@micmatt7858]

Have you seen ter stegan resently ? Its like he is in dream land always late to react .​@@ŃÁŚÍF-2630

[@ajd9060]

Haha shoutout to The Purist

[@Ashacarlosalbert]

Positional flexibility and dynamic attacking are some of many things Cruijff taught us around 50 years ago. Maybe Barca is returning to it's origins I guess.

[@treyb7937]

Watched the Valencia game I'm still worried but at least the football will be better but our rest defense is cooked and at points we give the ball away too fast I hope Flick learns that we don't have to be that vertical

[@lochanshivaram6079]

What exactly is the difference between positional flexibility and dynamism?

[@Vazo999]

I guess you made this before the Monaco game

[@dele6786]

That was a team playing low block. That was our first loss in preseason. Trust the process

[@77yrad420]

The next video should be what went wrong with Barcelona in Joan gamper trophy ! please

[@sonicwithglasses131]

Ter statue, lewa and bernal are to blame, monoco only scored one good goal

[@Siyabongakhumalo047]

I see Madrid and their power of friendship and PR, but Barca looks good tactically ( based off what I seen in preseason)

[@Coach-rq6jx]

Real Madrid will obviously win the league and UCL for years to come, but it will be interesting to see if Barca give them a fight or not. Because at this moment, Atletico looks much more poised to finish 2nd.

[@FahimPrime]

Bro make video on Brighton manager tactics and his name is Fabian Hurzeler

[@shivamjha2625]

Still waiting for the other video purist

[@verschwunden9687]

Is it only me who is noticing that players get burnt out towards end of halves?

[@mnikky14]

Can you do Vincent Kompany at Bayern next ?

[@jonatanolsen37]

Is it just me, or is there alot less combination play these days comparwd to 10 years ago?

[@Coach-rq6jx]

At Barca? Definitely. But if you look at Real Madrid for example, no.

[@monotonecolorful4021]

Wide Attack's Flick Look Like Pep Tito Enrique in Barca ?

[@kamleshkumarsingh5140]

Finally

[@mattiamelara29]

This is why I desperately wanted him at Milan and the fact that he earns less than he did at Bayern makes me fuming about our board's incompetence and cheapness

[@papamuller]

October- hansi pick has been sacked