Barça faces a season start marked by doubts, injuries, and decisions that generate constant debate. Flick, newly settled on the blaugrana bench, tries to keep calm despite the pressure. But in recent hours, an unexpected problem has arisen within the locker room itself.
The noise comes from important voices within the team, who believe that one of the signings isn't delivering. Footballers with seniority, such as Lewandowski or Lamine Yamal, have shared their impressions with the German coach. The general consensus is clear: the player's performance doesn't reach the desired level.
Robert Lewandowski during a training session | @FCBarcelona
A signing that doesn't take off
The footballer arrived this summer aiming to become a key piece of the new project. His arrival was met with excitement, both from the fans and the club's board. However, the first matches have shown a lack of adaptation to the style Flick demands.
During the Gamper and in the opening LaLiga matches, the player has only shown occasional flashes. Much more was expected from his speed, physical power, and offensive ability, but he hasn't managed to connect. Even the assistant coaches admit that he looks insecure and lacks confidence in his decisions.
The main problem is his limited involvement in pressing after losing possession, a key aspect for Flick. Barça bases much of its system on quick recovery and constant intensity. When one of the eleven doesn't respond, the team is clearly affected on the field.
Hansi Flick | @FCBarcelona
The pressure from the locker room
Lewandowski, still dealing with physical discomfort, has closely followed every detail from the stands. The Pole, who keeps an almost fraternal relationship with Flick, doesn't hesitate to give internal advice. This time he has been blunt: with this player on the field, Barça plays with ten.
He's not the only one who has expressed his discontent. Several heavyweights in the locker room share the same feeling after the latest matches. They believe there are footballers better prepared to help at this moment, while the newcomer is still searching for his place.
The disappointment also reaches young players like Lamine Yamal, who hoped to complement him in the attack. Instead, he has felt that the connection is nonexistent and the plays don't end up flowing. The locker room's conclusion is unanimous: the footballer needs to stop and regain confidence before playing again.
Lamine Yamal | @FCBarcelona
Flick prefers to take it slow
Hansi Flick tried him at Ciutat de València, trusting he would make the most of his qualities. The test didn't go as he wanted, and he decided to take him off at halftime to correct mistakes. The German coach accepted that it's still not the time to keep him as a starter.
In a press conference, Flick tried to ease the situation, but made his thoughts clear. "He needs time, he needs to acclimate and work quietly to get back to his real level." A statement that, although diplomatic, confirms the doubts lingering in the locker room about the player.
The coaching staff insist that it's not a matter of talent, but of adapting to a demanding environment. Barça requires maximum intensity in every match, something the footballer still can't offer. That's why Flick will take it slow before seriously betting on him again.
Rashford officially debuted | @FCBarcelona
The mystery is finally solved. The player that neither Lamine Yamal, nor Lewandowski, nor anyone at Barça wants to see as a starter is Marcus Rashford. He arrived with star status, but his acclimatization is proving much slower than expected.
The Englishman has the club's full support to turn the situation around, although patience isn't infinite. Flick knows this and is looking for a way to restore his confidence before the fans lose patience. For now, the internal feeling is clear: Barça plays better when Rashford isn't on the field.
