Barcelona’s management changed a lot earlier this year when Joan Laporta and his board did something brave that caught many people by surprise.
The hiring of Hansi Flick as head coach is a big change from the usual “Barcelona way” and goes against Xavi’s mindset.
The German expert just finished leading Barcelona’s first practice as their new coach. Since several important players aren’t available, Flick has a unique chance to get to know some of the team’s less-known players and up-and-coming stars.
Barcelona needs to sell players this summer, and players who aren’t sure of their spot on the first team are likely to be the first ones to leave. But the pre-season that is still going on gives them a chance to prove themselves to the boss and earn a spot in his plans.
As promised, Barça Universal has put together a list of five players who need to do better this month to get on the team.
Fati will have to work hard to get back into Barcelona’s first team after a disappointing loan spell at Brighton & Hove Albion.
The young forward has been working hard to get in shape and has come a long way from losing a lot of power. But he hasn’t found his best form in the final third yet, and many people think he may never get back to where he was.
The Catalans are looking for a good new left winger, and Fati could theoretically fill that role. But he is the only one who can prove that he still has it in him, and the next two weeks will be very important.
