Hansi Flick is not completely satisfied with the squad that FC Barcelona is putting together for the upcoming season. Despite the sports management fulfilling two of the German coach's wishes (the arrival of Joan García to strengthen the goal and the nearly finalized signing of Nico Williams for the attack), the new Barcelona coach believes that key pieces are still missing to aim for everything.
The coach has already made his position clear to Deco and the rest of the board: while he understands the club's financial constraints, he firmly believes that it is possible to assemble a competitive team without major expenditures, seizing market opportunities. In this regard, Flick hopes that before the transfer window closes, at least two more additions will arrive: a full-back (preferably right, although a left-back is not ruled out if Gerard Martín ends up leaving) and a forward who can provide rest for Lewandowski.
He wants a balanced squad with top-level options on the bench
Flick appreciates the club's commitment but fears that the lack of depth may once again become a problem, as it did in the final stretch of the past season. The German does not want excuses and is convinced that with a couple of strategic reinforcements, it's possible to aim for building a winning squad in the long run.
The goalkeeping position and the left winger are already covered, but now the pressure is on to strengthen the right-back, where Koundé has taken on too many minutes and Héctor Fort is still in the maturation phase. Additionally, the coaching staff deems it crucial to have a reliable backup '9' who can step in when the Polish striker is absent.
Flick has been clear: if Barça wants to compete at the highest level, they cannot settle. The signings should not end with Joan García and Nico Williams.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Hansi Flick EXIGE más fichajes al Barcelona