Hansi Flick’s defensive gamble pays off as midfield duo shine in unfamiliar roles – report
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6-second readBarcelona came into the game against Deportivo Alaves knowing they needed to return to winning ways after defeats to PSG and Real Madrid.
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Barcelona came into the game against Deportivo Alaves knowing they needed to return to winning ways after defeats to PSG and Real Madrid. However, Hansi Flick’s men had their backs against the wall from the start due to the defensive injuries they had to contend with.
With only four first-team defenders available, the German manager had to get creative with his starting line-up and defensive organisation on the night. According to Mundo Deportivo, Flick decided to trust Frenkie de Jong at centre-back and Brian Farinas at right-back.
Both midfielders were making their first starts of the season, and did so in positions they were not usually familiar with. With Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen and Xavi Espart injured, Flick partnered De Jong with Pau Cubarsi in central defence.
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