Will Flick Change Barcelona's Plans Due to Mbappé's Return?
The Spanish newspaper "Sport" confirmed that the return of French star Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid's squad ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final will not prompt Barcelona coach Hans Flick to adjust his tactical plans or change the key players in his starting lineup.
The newspaper mentioned that Barcelona enters the Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia with high spirits, following the strong performance they showed against Athletic Bilbao in the semifinal. The team is currently in better form compared to Real Madrid, despite the caution that the nature of final matches demands.
According to the Spanish newspaper, Real Madrid reached the final after a tough victory over Atlético Madrid, in a match where they struggled significantly and relied heavily on individual brilliance. This has intensified the criticism directed at coach Xabi Alonso, who sees the final as a perfect opportunity to dispel doubts.
The newspaper pointed out that Kylian Mbappé, who missed the match against Atlético due to knee pain and did not travel with the team to Saudi Arabia, will be present in the final, as Alonso confirmed his readiness and that he is on equal footing with the other players in terms of participation opportunities.
Nevertheless, the newspaper clarified that Flick does not intend to change his lineup because of Mbappé. He plans to repeat the same approach with only one change: Lamine Yamal will play instead of Roni Bardji, while keeping the same defensive line unchanged.
The report confirmed that Mbappé's participation may only require special tactical preparation to deal with his speed and ability to exploit spaces, without affecting Barcelona's philosophy or Flick's main choices in the Super Cup final.
The newspaper mentioned that Barcelona enters the Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia with high spirits, following the strong performance they showed against Athletic Bilbao in the semifinal. The team is currently in better form compared to Real Madrid, despite the caution that the nature of final matches demands.
According to the Spanish newspaper, Real Madrid reached the final after a tough victory over Atlético Madrid, in a match where they struggled significantly and relied heavily on individual brilliance. This has intensified the criticism directed at coach Xabi Alonso, who sees the final as a perfect opportunity to dispel doubts.
The newspaper pointed out that Kylian Mbappé, who missed the match against Atlético due to knee pain and did not travel with the team to Saudi Arabia, will be present in the final, as Alonso confirmed his readiness and that he is on equal footing with the other players in terms of participation opportunities.
Nevertheless, the newspaper clarified that Flick does not intend to change his lineup because of Mbappé. He plans to repeat the same approach with only one change: Lamine Yamal will play instead of Roni Bardji, while keeping the same defensive line unchanged.
The report confirmed that Mbappé's participation may only require special tactical preparation to deal with his speed and ability to exploit spaces, without affecting Barcelona's philosophy or Flick's main choices in the Super Cup final.