Flick's FC Barcelona Reality Check: The Struggle for Control in Preseason FC Barcelona's preseason has been marked by controversy and upheaval, with coach Hansi Flick's candid assessment of the squad's lack of preparation sending shockwaves through the Camp Nou faithful.
In a frank discussion of their preseason prospects, Flick acknowledged that his team would not be "100% ready" until after the international break in late September.
Flick's comments are hardly surprising given the complexities of modern football's transfer landscape. However, what is noteworthy is the manner in which he has chosen to address these challenges head on.