Former Barcelona defender identifies key weakness Flick must fix to win the Champions League: ‘I hope I’m wrong, but…’
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28-second readBarcelona have made an impressive start to the season under Hansi Flick , winning their first 10 competitive matches, but former defender Abelardo Fernandez believes the team still needs one important addition to compete for the Champions League with greater confidence.
Speaking on Onda Cero’s Radioestadio programme , the former Spain international praised Barcelona’s form while questioning whether their current defensive options are strong enough to withstand the demands of Europe’s biggest competition.
Abelardo’s assessment comes as Flick’s side continue to impress with their attacking football, although concerns remain over whether they have the defensive depth required to go all the way.
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Barcelona have made an impressive start to the season under Hansi Flick, winning their first 10 competitive matches, but former defender Abelardo Fernandez believes the team still needs one important addition to compete for the Champions League with greater confidence.
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