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Under Flick, Rafinha has become a more consistent and influential striker despite an injury-hit season.
Flick has increased the Brazilian’s attacking responsibilities and refined his role, encouraging quick decisions in transition and a direct style of play that suits his strengths.
Pedri has remained central in midfield in a system built around rapid development.
Robert Lewandowski, on the other hand, clearly showed what is in Flick’s system. With better serves and attacking tactics organized around him, the veteran Poland striker, 37, looks decisive again. His future at the club is still unknown as his contract expires in June.
Erik Garcia has emerged as one of the most valuable tactical players of the season, filling multiple positions seamlessly, while Gerard Martin has exceeded expectations after playing a central defensive role.
Even in defeat, Barcelona constantly responded. Following defeats to Girona and Real Madrid in October, rather than allowing slips in the league, he immediately embarked on a long winning streak.
Flick has shown a willingness to rotate and trust his teammates, which has helped Barcelona maintain strength and consistency in an important season. Marcus Rashford is one of those players.
Despite not being a guaranteed starter, Flick has been regularly used from the bench at key moments and figures to rank among the best strikers in goals and assists per minute at Spain’s Barca, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid this season.
Rashford scored the most important goal of his Barcelona career on Sunday, a stunning free-kick that opened the scoring in El Clasico.
The 28-year-old was an ideal moment for the Catalan club to sign him permanently for €35m (£30m) – although it remains to be seen whether they will turn Rashford’s loan spell into a permanent signing.
Flick was also praised for his care of his players.
The manager placed Ronald Araujo on personal leave in December to prioritize his mental health. Flick would not share further details about the situation and asked the media to respect the defender’s privacy.
