Barcelona legend warns Hansi Flick over team's defensive woes - 'Cannot continue like this' | Barca Universal

"He's going to have to make some changes. He cannot continue like this."

"It is clear that some situations may be the coach's responsibility, but others are trained plays that the players do not execute well in the match."

"Sometimes there is a lack of communication between the defenders or attention to not leaving the forwards in a position to finish. It is not always the coach's fault; often the players do not assimilate what they have worked on."

"Lamine wasn't at his best because he was marked very closely. In situations like that, I think he needs to have more options on the pitch, more variety in his game. He can't just play on the right wing, repeating the same move over and over again. With all the talent he has, that's not enough for him."

Barcelona conceded eight goals in four matches, culminating in a 3-0 Champions League defeat to Chelsea that exposed defensive weaknesses. Criticism has focused on a high defensive line and offside-trap tactics that leave vulnerability. Tactical adjustments are necessary alongside better player execution; some mistakes stem from coached systems while others come from poor on-field communication and failure to assimilate training. Young winger Lamine Yamal was closely marked and struggled to influence the match, highlighting a need for more varied attacking options and alternative approaches from the coach to help him perform under tight marking.

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