🔥🏟️Barça Manages to Beat Atlético, but Flick Condemns It: ‘Today It Was Seen, It’s Useless

The German coach has made a decision that affects the locker room

Since Hansi Flick took the reins of Barça last summer, the team has experienced a remarkable improvement in their play and collective performance. The German coach has managed to revitalize several players who seemed to be in decline.

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Raphinha, for example, has gone from being an inconsistent winger to showing Ballon d’Or numbers. The Brazilian has found his best version with Flick, contributing goals, assists, and an impressive physical display. The same has happened with Robert Lewandowski, who is having his best season since he arrived at Barça.

One of the Most Improved Players with Hansi Flick Is Marc Casadó

If there is a player who has made a spectacular leap this season, it is Marc Casadó. The midfielder, who wasn’t considered by Xavi last season, has been one of Barça’s great revelations with Hansi Flick. At the start of the season, the German coach trusted him and made him a midfield pillar, forming a spectacular trio alongside Pedri and Dani Olmo.

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Casadó has shown an extraordinary level, combining aggressiveness in recovery with an excellent ability to distribute the ball. His tactical intelligence and energy have been key in many important matches, earning him recognition from the fans and the coaching staff. With Flick, the young academy player has demonstrated that he can compete at the highest level and be a key piece in Barça’s future.

Frenkie de Jong Has Taken His Spot

However, Casadó has lost his starting position in recent months due to Frenkie de Jong’s level. The Dutch midfielder, who has found in Flick a coach who enhances his best qualities, has regained his best version. His ability to break lines with runs and his tactical intelligence have made Flick trust him again as an essential piece.

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De Jong has fit perfectly into the German coach’s system and has shown that he remains one of the best midfielders in the world. His performance has led Flick to make the difficult decision to bench Casadó in many important matches. Despite this, the young Spaniard remains a valuable option in the rotation and has replied well whenever he has had minutes.

Marc Bernal Returns Next Season

The outlook for Casadó will become even more complicated next season. His competition in the midfield will not only be De Jong, but he will also have to fight for minutes with Marc Bernal, who was starting until he suffered the injury. Bernal, considered one of La Masia’s most promising midfielders, will return with strength and a desire to reclaim his place in the team.

Bernal’s recovery will pose a new challenge for Casadó, who will have to continue proving his worth at every opportunity he gets. With a Barça full of talent in the midfield, the competition for starting positions will be fierce. However, if Casadó has shown anything this season, it is that he has the character and quality to fight for his place in the team.