Flick dismisses a change in the defensive model: "we are Barça, it's our DNA"

FC Barcelona experienced another difficult night in defense during their visit to Bruges (3-3). Although Hansi Flick's team dominated most of the match and had the best attacking chances, they were three times behind due to problems with their high defensive line. The Catalan defenders continue to be easily outflanked, and the offside trap tactic is no longer reliable.

In the post-match press conference, Flick acknowledged that the team's performance remains deficient when losing possession. For the manager, the key lies in maintaining effective pressure for the entire 90 minutes and **avoiding conceding so many "one or two-touch" opportunities** that catch the defense off guard.

Flick dismisses style change and asks team for "more intensity"

In this regard, the Barça coach was emphatic in ruling out a change of formation or style. Although **the Catalans have conceded 20 goals in their first 15 games of the 25/26 season (7 in 4 Champions League matchdays)**, the German coach is clear about the aspects to correct to regain confidence in the team's core.

"We don't have to change our way of playing, we are Barça. This is not about philosophy. We can talk about changing things, but **I don't think much needs to be changed because it's part of our DNA**," Flick argued.

Likewise, he reiterated his confidence in the impact the returning injured players will have. "Last season, the forward would have been offside. We have to work on this idea. When everyone is back, everything will go better".

"When there's no intensity, we don't have opportunities. Teams in the Champions League make very fast transitions, and Club Brugge has done it very well"

Flick's Keys to Correcting Defensive Errors

Likewise, Hansi Flick insisted on the importance of regaining high pressing in all lines. For the manager, "one must not only defend in the last line" but also in midfield."Everyone must play in their correct position, and press. We did it well on Sunday (against Elche) and today in some situations we managed it, but not in others," the German pointed out

"We shouldn't make excuses because it was the same starting eleven (against Elche). The team is not in its best moment"

Lamine Yamal's Masterpiece

On the other hand, Flick was happy to see Lamine Yamal's best version again. However, he reiterated the need to handle him with caution due to his osteitis pubis, as well as to improve collectively so as not to depend on individual performances as remarkable as that of the '10' in Belgium.

"I'm happy he's recovered his level, but we don't know how he'll be tomorrow or Sunday. The important thing is that he learns to manage the situation," stated the Barcelona coach.

"For me, what it's about is that we are a team. It's fine that Lamine had a good game, but we are a team"