According to Javier Miguel’s report in AS, Barcelona’s dressing room is currently facing an unprecedented level of frustration and pressure.
Interestingly, this has had a notable impact on manager Hansi Flick’s approach to handling his players after recent results.
Following the disappointing 2-2 draw against Real Betis, Flick decided not to scold the team as harshly as he had after previous poor performances.
Instead, he expressed concern over the situation, describing it as “worrying,” but chose a more measured approach than in earlier confrontations.
Flick is worried and frustrated
For what it is worth, the results that have caused the most concern for Flick’s project have not been defeats but draws. The first time he showed real anger came after Barcelona let a 2-0 lead slip away against Celta Vigo.
That game was crucial, and the team had control of the match, yet they allowed their advantage to disappear, leaving Flick visibly furious.
He wasted no time addressing the squad in the visiting locker room, where his frustration was clear.
His reprimand was intense, and those present at the time claim that it was one of the most memorable scoldings in recent history, with players taking it to heart.
Mistakes were repeated
However, despite the strong message sent that day, the same mistakes resurfaced just two weeks later. The team’s performance against Betis once again left Flick dissatisfied.
While his criticism was not as fiery as the one in Vigo, the anger was still evident. His message was firm and clear: “Either we play at 100%, or we will not win games.”
It was a stern warning, but Flick’s tone was slightly more restrained this time, as he could see how affected his players were.
Flick’s approach shows a balance between holding his players accountable and understanding their current mental state.
With the situation becoming increasingly tense, it is clear that the coach is trying to motivate the squad while also recognizing the emotional toll recent results have had on them.