The fact that the relationship between coach and players at FC Barcelona seems to be different than at some other top European clubs is no longer a secret.Quite often, you hear words of praise from th...
The fact that the relationship between coach and players at FC Barcelona seems to be different than at some other top European clubs is no longer a secret.
Quite often, you hear words of praise from the Barca stars about Hansi Flick, and conversely, you often get the feeling that the German coach stands protectively in front of his players. Much like a lion, or: a father!
At least, that's how one of his protégés described the relationship between the team and Flick in an interview.
After the thrilling Copa del Rey quarterfinal against second-division side Albacete Balompié, which the Catalans narrowly won 2-1, Ronald Araújo emphasized with his words just how much the players truly appreciate their coach.
“Hansi is like a father to all of us. Everyone loves him. He knows how to handle each player's situation. He has been incredibly good to me. I like him a lot,” the center-back said, according to a report by ‘SportBild’ after the final whistle.
Symbolic: When he made it 2-0 for his team in the 56th minute, he celebrated his goal together with the German coach.
Coming from him, these words carry even more weight. At the end of last year, Araújo actually took a break from football because he was struggling with mental health issues. Just a few weeks ago, he finally celebrated his comeback.
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