FC Barcelona achieved a crucial victory against Celta, but the celebration wasn't complete. Despite the favorable result, there was a moment of tension in the blaugrana locker room. Several players aren't satisfied with their role on the team, and one of them made it clear after the match.
Hansi Flick's management of minutes doesn't fully convince the entire squad led by Joan Laporta. In a highly demanding match against a direct rival in the fight for LaLiga, some footballers wanted to have more prominence. Among them, a key defender didn't hesitate to ask the German coach for explanations about his lack of important minutes.
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It is Ronald Araujo, who showed his discontent for not being a starter in such a significant match. The Uruguayan, considered a leader in the blaugrana defense, expected to be a key piece in the starting eleven. However, Flick made another decision, which caused discomfort in the Uruguayan center-back, who increasingly has more doubts about what his future will be.
Flick Responds With Authority
Araujo, who has always shown his commitment to the club, requested a conversation with Flick at the end of the match. His goal was to understand the reasons behind his repeated substitutions. However, the German coach's response was blunt: "No one is going to question my decisions."
A decision with significant background, Flick wants to sign a player he knows from his time with the German national team. Although this message made it clear that Flick isn't willing to negotiate his working method. Since his arrival on Barça's bench, he has opted for constant rotation, without granting privileges to any star.
The Uruguayan wouldn't have liked this treatment and reportedly confessed that next summer he will have several offers willing to pay the clause. More specifically, one is gaining a lot of strength, and it's Juventus. There were already rumors, but they ceased with the renewal, although the Italians aren't giving up and will try again in the summer.
Meanwhile, the player wants to feel important, and the Italian project appeals to him, so he reportedly has already given the green light to join them.
Flick's Desire for a Signing That the Club Doesn't See Clearly
The coach fully trusts his plan and continues to evaluate possible reinforcements for the next season. Despite having a defense with multiple options, Flick continues to insist on the arrival of a center-back in the summer market. His main target is Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, but the board doesn't see it clearly given the number of defenders the German has in defense.
Tah's name has been on Barça's agenda for months, the German center-back's contract with Bayer Leverkusen is ending, and he is an attractive option for the defense. Flick knows him well and considers that his signing would be a quality leap for the team. However, not everyone on the board sees his incorporation clearly.
The club already has a wide roster of center-backs, with players like Koundé, Christensen, Íñigo Martínez, and Araujo himself. The arrival of another defender could create even more problems in the management of minutes and increase tensions in the locker room.