Hansi Flick is reshaping Barcelona’s attacking strategy to maximize the impact of key players in their dynamic 4-2-3-1 system.
Barcelona’s offense has been one of the most impressive features of their 2024-25 season, with Hansi Flick’s high press and vertical style making the team feel revitalized after his first season.
Hansi Flick is now developing how to incorporate an important individual into the squad, as with the arrival of new signings like Nico Williams and the evolution of the attack with Raphinha moving into an attacking midfield role.
Hansi Flick is adapting his 4-2-3-1 system to bring out even more of the players’ potential and keep Barcelona at the top of La Liga and the Champions League.
The player who is at the forefront of Hansi’s progression is Dani Olmo, a 27-year-old Spaniard who chipped in with twelve goals and seven assists last season.
Hansi Flick believes Olmo can function as a false 9 in certain games (especially when they are resting Robert Lewandowski) based on reports in Diario Sport.
Olmo displayed his adaptability when scoring two goals while on strike during a 5-1 win against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey.
Flick’s approach is to use Olmo’s imagination, creativity, and finishing ability to get the wingers (Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams) into better spaces while helping with the dynamic fluidity of the team.
Flick’s plans have included a custom physical program for Olmo to keep him injury-free to alleviate his previous fitness concerns.
With Raphinha’s move centrally and a strong midfield setup with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, the false nine role Olmo occupies lets Barcelona occupy any holes that defenses leave.
Olmo’s evolution aligns with Flick’s apprenticeship of rapid transitions and high pressing, allowing Barcelona to maintain their scoring menace.
If Olmo adapts fully, he can be the breakout star of La Liga and realize Flick’s ambition of having a dynamic, trophy-chasing Barcelona.
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