Hansi Flick, the head coach of FC Barcelona, wants to add to his coaching staff to help build on the team’s form in La Liga and European competitions.
After a successful first season at the helm, where Flick led Barcelona to a domestic treble with a high-pressing and aggressive style, Hansi wants to add backroom staff he is comfortable with.
The German head coach values having people around him who understand his tactical philosophy and the gap between his philosophy and the team’s execution.
Barcelona is emphasizing young players, and Hansi Flick wants backroom staff who are capable of mentoring young players with an appreciation for Barcelona’s identity as a club.
The players in the Barcelona squad have been talented, and hopefully, they can sustain their attacking juggernaut status with players like Raphinha being a focal point under Flick’s management.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick is keen to have Thiago Alcântara come back as a member of his coaching staff.
Thiago expressed positive sentiments about this when asked about possibly rejoining the team.
Thiago briefly joined Flick’s staff last summer before departing for personal reasons, and Thiago is reportedly close to joining the team in January 2025.
His position is ambiguous, but the experience he provided was crucial; he played a great part in developing young midfielders and could also translate when required, as he speaks Spanish and German.
His connection to La Masia and experience with Flick, who coached him at Bayern Munich, make him the perfect candidate.
The potential of Thiago’s return represents the notion of a coach blending tactical expertise with how familiar or connected they are to the club.
He left an impression when he came back to Barcelona, despite the short time he was in charge.
Thiago will be pivotal again in enhancing the relaying and dynamics of the midfield.
As the team embarks on such a challenging season, his return may provide them with the extra motivation required to stay competitive and align the approach to how Flick wants to build for the future.
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