Regardless of shifting one step nearer to the La Liga title with a 4-3 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday, Hansi Flick faces rising unrest within the Barcelona dressing room as three gamers reportedly failed to cover their frustrations in direction of their lack of minutes.
The Blaugrana had been 3-1 down on the hour mark however a aim from Dani Olmo and a double from Raphinha, who netted a 98th-minute penalty, saved them sitting fairly atop the La Liga standings.
It was a large end result within the title race, however a number of shops report that Flick’s choices in the course of the recreation didn’t sit properly with a handful of members of the squad.
Mundo Deportivo start by highlighting the frustrations of Ansu Fati. The younger winger, who was lately supplied a lifeline by Flick after spending a lot of the season on the sidelines, warmed up on the sidelines earlier than being despatched again to the bench.
As he returned to his seat, Fati kicked the drinks cooler, threw his bib on the bottom in frustration and kicked one other merchandise, visibly fuming after being denied what would have been simply his tenth look of the season throughout all competitions.
On the hour mark, shortly earlier than Celta Vigo’s third aim, SPORT observe Ferran Torres was angered by his elimination from the pitch. The ahead, like Fati, kicked a water bottle and didn’t acknowledge Flick as he handed him on the sidelines.
Issues didn’t finish there for Flick as, after the ultimate whistle, younger right-back Hector Fort additionally minimize a annoyed determine. The 18-year-old, whose 14 appearances whole simply 408 minutes this season, declined to shake his supervisor’s hand after which obtained a stern phrase in his ear from the boss.
Of the trio, it’s Ferran’s response will probably be of most concern for Flick. He has been a daily within the squad, making 40 appearances throughout all competitions, however has solely began 14 video games and has as a substitute been pressured to simply accept coming off the bench. Regardless of his restricted function, Ferran’s return of 17 targets is behind solely star striker Robert Lewandowski and Ballon d’Or contender Raphinha.
Barcelona are anticipated to carry contract talks with Ferran, who has been linked to Aston Villa, Liverpool and Manchester United, however convincing the 25-year-old to signal is probably not easy.
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