Hansi Flick’s no-nonsense response when asked about winning the UCL with Barcelona goes viral

Hansi Flick happy with what he sees at Barcelona after first week of training.

Hansi Flick and Barcelona, image courtesy: X

Hansi Flick took over the reins of Barcelona as the head coach from Xavi Hernandez after the team came second in the last edition of the La Liga, finishing with 85 points, 10 adrift of Real Madrid who finished as the champions. Their fortunes didn’t turn in the Europe either as they crashed out of UEFA Champions League after defeat at the hands of PSG by a 4-6 aggregate.

In his very first interview for Barcelona, Hansi Flick made it very clear that it is too early to say what should be the fate of the Catalans in the league. While he was asked whether his team has the potential to be the champions of the league, he sought time to make a concrete statement.

In training we will work really hard. We have to give 100% in those sessions to take it out on to the pitch. That intensity has been seen in the recent training sessions as the squad prepare for the tour of the US. We will take 30 or 31 players on the tour, we want to see them all. We have a lot of players in each position and we can choose.

Hansi Flick said in his first presser as the Barcelona manager

With the team we have right now, is Barça a candidate to win the Champions League?

Hansi Flick: "We are going to work hard, give me a few weeks and I will be able to answer that question better." pic.twitter.com/GLWZ03W8Qg
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) July 25, 2024

The Catalans will be starting their pre-season against Manchester City while following it up with a clash against Real Madrid. AC Milan will be up next before they meet Monaco in the Joan Gamper Trophy which is also their last friendly ahead of the upcoming season. They would eventually be starting their season with a battle against Valencia.

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Joan Laporta pointed out that the club’s financial stability is enhancing and they are closing toward signing big players

Barcelona found themselves amidst chaos when the team got their financial options at frayed ends. With the questions looming large about their status quo in terms of the money which the club needs, the club president, Joan Laporta shared a positive update which will be instilling hopes in the hearts of the fans.

Now Barça can make signings of the magnitude we are talking about. The fans have been patient and we are in a position to carry out any operation in the market, we will keep you informed shortly. 
Joan Laporta said on the presser ahead of Barcelona’s upcoming pre- season games when asked about the signing of Nico Williams

The demand for Nico Williams has shot through the roofs after his sensational display in the Euro 2024 for Spain where he combined brilliantly with Lamine Yamal on the wings to help La Roja lift their fourth Euro championship. Barcelona is desperate to land Nico Williams to replicate the similar touch that the duo of Williams and Yamal produced in Germany.

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