Barcelona could not have asked for a better start to life under Hansi Flick even if a genie had appeared in front of them. The German has made an unbelievable impact in just four games, both in terms of results and the style of football.
Flick’s Barcelona have four wins from four games so far – three 2-1 wins and one 7-0 thrashing. That is 13 goals scored from four La Liga games while only conceding three, all while playing an attacking brand of football.
Thus, it comes as no surprise that, as per SPORT, Hansi Flick has been named the August Coach of the Month in La Liga, beating the likes of Luis García Plaza (Alavés) and Marcelino García Toral (Villarreal). With the only team in the league to have a perfect record so far, no other coach stood a chance against the German.
These four games have not been easy encounters on paper for the club with both Valencia and Athletic Bilbao always proving to be tricky oppositions. A trip to Rayo Vallecano has also been Barcelona’s Achilles heel over the years.
One main reason fans can get excited about Barcelona’s start to the season is knowing that the manager won’t get carried away by it. Flick looks like a man with purpose and someone who has a clear mission in mind.
One can’t wait for the international break to conclude and for Hansi-ball to return at the end of this week when Barcelona take on Girona. Michel’s side got the better of Xavi’s team in both league encounters last season and there is revenge to be had.
The most important thing for Flick’s Barcelona is how they perform in the long run, consistently. The team has already shown their ability to bounce back from difficult situations, making comebacks in two out of the four games.
Flick will be keen to consolidate his team’s performances and further establish his tactical imprint in the coming weeks. The club is keen on reuniting the German coach with Thiago again, clearly showing their faith in the manager and let’s hope the team can continue to entertain fans, both with the results and the brand of football on display.
