A silent crisis hits Barcelona.. Flick demands an urgent solution and a German surprise on the table

Barcelona is experiencing one of the most complex periods at the beginning of the season, amid unexpected technical problems that directly affected the team’s defensive balance and results on the field, forcing coach Hansi Flick to reconsider some sensitive issues inside the dressing room.

Surprisingly, the crisis was not due to new players or offensive options, but rather to the absence of an element that was considered the backbone of the new tactical system that Fleck had relied on since his arrival at Camp Nou. The player left suddenly, leaving a void that could not be ignored

In detail, the absence of Inigo Martinez due to his move to Al-Nassr Saudi Arabia put the technical staff in real trouble, as the team lost a field captain and an expert in the heart of the left defense, a position that Barcelona is currently suffering greatly in occupying.

Clear decline and shaky performance.. And anxiety inside Camp Nou

Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo failed to make up for Martinez’s absence, despite repeated attempts to restore balance. It also seemed clear that his absence greatly affected the development of the young Pau Coparsi, and was also reflected in the level of Jules Conde, who no longer performed the same as in previous seasons.

With it impossible to sign a reliable replacement last summer for financial reasons, Fleck began to put strong pressure on Laporta’s management to find a radical solution in the upcoming transfer market.

A new name on Barcelona’s table.. Its price is lower than Bastoni

Although Alessandro Bastoni was the favorite in terms of nominations, the high price (over €80 million) demanded by Inter Milan put an end to the Catalan club’s enthusiasm. From here, consideration began to be given to another alternative that was no less efficient, but more realistic in terms of price and negotiation.

We are now talking about German defender Nico Schlotterbeck, the Borussia Dortmund star, whom Flick sees as the missing piece in Barcelona’s system.

The German coach knows Schlotterbeck well, having given him the opportunity to make his international debut with the German national team, and believes that he will be an ideal deal thanks to his speed, intelligence, and ability to build from behind.

A potential deal for only 60 million euros. The player does not mind leaving

Schlotterbeck, who is 26 years old, does not hide his desire to have a new experience outside the Bundesliga and join a big club competing for titles. According to Spanish and German reports, Barcelona may obtain his services for only 60 million euros, an amount that Fleck sees “a smart and long-term investment”.

Although Borussia Dortmund is committed to the services of its captain, the financial offer will be difficult to reject, which makes the deal very likely, if Barcelona obtains the player’s approval and finds an appropriate financing mechan

ism.