Barcelona continue to develop their style under coach Hansi Flick, who demonstrated his vision for the starting lineup in the match against Real Mallorca. Despite resting Robert Lewandowski, the lineup presented by the German coach is seen by many as his preferred selection. However, this choice leaves some key players without a clear role, and one of the most sensitive cases is that of Gavi.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, the team’s midfielder, who has become a mainstay in recent years, feels that his role in Flick’s plan has diminished.
Currently, Barcelona’s midfield consists of three fixed players: Marc Casado, who has surprised everyone with his defensive abilities and maturity; Pedri, one of the most prominent talents in world football; and Dani Olmo, who has impressed with his creativity and tactical intelligence.
With these players in the starting lineup, Gavi finds himself in a secondary position, which clashes with his natural ambitions and competitive spirit.
The Spaniard, known for his determination and strength, is not accustomed to sitting on the bench. This situation is starting to cause tensions in the dressing room, where Gavi feels he has the potential to be a starter at any club, including Barcelona.
For his part, Flick is well aware of Gavi’s abilities, but he believes it is difficult to adjust the balance of a midfield that is currently functioning perfectly. Marc Casado provides essential defensive balance, while Pedri is the creative leader, and Dani Olmo serves as the offensive force that makes a difference in matches. Therefore, Flick views the current structure as untouchable as long as positive results continue.
The challenge for Barcelona is how to manage this issue in the long term. Despite his young age, Gavi is one of the club’s most prominent players, and keeping him in an unsatisfactory position could have negative effects.
One option is to rotate him among the starters or try him in other positions, but this could disrupt the stability of a team that seems to have found its balance.
Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on the club’s management. Joan Laporta and Deco will need to make urgent decisions to resolve the situation and prevent it from escalating. As for Gavi, he must be patient and work to convince Flick that he deserves a place in the starting lineup. There is no doubt that this issue needs to be resolved quickly to ensure team stability and maintain harmony in the dressing room.