Did Deco Really Pressure Hansi Flick?

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has refuted claims of a rift up the hierarchy by denouncing rumors of Sporting Director Deco meddling with team selection as completely bullshit. The speculation argued that Deco encouraged Flick to get Lamine Yamal to face PSG despite the teenager purportedly coming late to training.

During a press conference that was filled with fire prior to the LaLiga match between Barca and Girona, Flick clarified that it was him who made decisions on players. The German coach insisted on it, I never, never, was asked that. I like the fact that they trust my work.

The refusal is amidst a challenging time of Barcelona regarding injuries and poor performances. Flick will lose Robert Lewandowski, Gavi, Ter Stegen among other first-team players, and he will have more than 30 percent of the first-team players out of commission.

Nevertheless, the message by Flick was stern one, unity and fight needed to characterize Barca. “We are Barca. They would like to see us fight in every circumstance, he said, because his players needed to demonstrate character following two consecutive losses to PSG and Sevilla.

Nevertheless, the coach is still hopeful that they will get back in time to have Raphinha in the team before the El Clasico and consider it a possible turning point of the season. There were a few things wrong with his recovery, but he is on a good course, Flick promised.

The next week may mark the beginning of the early years of Flick at Camp Nou. Even a successful game against Girona would not only stave off rumors of internal unrest but also send the confidence surging back in time before the big match with Real Madrid. At the moment, Flick is adamant in his position, and matters of decision-making are his, and the dressing room is united.