The controversial decision of Deco and Flick

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The FC Barcelona has made a decision that has stirred up strong social unrest just a few days before the closing of the transfer market. A decision that could cost them the chance to win the long-awaited sixth UEFA Champions League.

The sports director Deco and the coach Hansi Flick have jointly agreed not to sign any center forward after the operations for Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez stalled, forcing the Catalan club to compete throughout the season without a reference '9' after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

The gamble by Deco and Hansi Flick after failing with Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez

The stance taken by the sports management is a response to Inter Milan's refusal to transfer Martínez and the economic impossibility of meeting Álvarez's demands before September 1. Faced with this scenario, Deco and Hansi Flick have categorically refused to turn to the market for second-tier alternatives, taking the risk of converting Raphinha or Fermín López into a false nine role to play alongside Lamine Yamal, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi.

This stance has raised concerns among the FC Barcelona fan base, who deem it negligent to plan the season without a specialist goal scorer. Fans openly question the management of the forward exits and criticize the summer investment for not covering the most crucial position on the field.

Deficiencies in the defense compound the crisis at FC Barcelona among the fans

The turmoil at FC Barcelona worsens as it is confirmed that no high-profile center-back will be signed to bolster the defensive line. The board has not finalized the arrival of an experienced defender to complement Pau Cubarsí, leaving the backline exposed and without the left-footed or holding profile that the coaching staff required for high-demand matches.

Despite having a solid midfield with the addition of Rodri Hernández from Manchester City, the lack of presence in both boxes raises doubts about the team's actual chances of competing in the Champions League against powerhouses like Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, or Arsenal. The decision by Deco and Flick leaves the team on the brink before entering the crucial phase of the season.

The FC Barcelona board will hold a crisis meeting in the next 24 hours. In this summit, Deco and President Joan Laporta will analyze the media pressure and the dissatisfaction of the members to determine whether to stick to their position or make a desperate last-minute move in the market.

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