Hansi Flick Reinvents Gavi: New Role at Barça?

Gavi faced his first test since returning to the pitch last Saturday against Atlético de Madrid. In a highly demanding match, the Andalusian was one of the best players for FC Barcelona during the 64 minutes he was on the field, where he managed to stand out thanks to his unwavering effort despite not playing in his natural position.

In the match corresponding to matchday 18 of LaLiga, Hansi Flick once again tested the azulgrana '6' in the attacking midfield position, a role he had already tried against Leganés where he shone while replacing Dani Olmo against the colchoneros.

The Andalusian, true to his style, spared no effort and was responsible for initiating the press in the opponent's half. Offensively, the player was very active getting into the box and, in addition to coming close to scoring with a relentless header that grazed the post, provided the assist to Pedri for the goal that opened the scoring in the match.

Hansi Flick Finds a Place for Gavi

In this way, Gavi demonstrated that, in addition to being in optimal physical condition, he is ready to fulfill the role his coach asks of him. Flick has tested him as a central midfielder, interior, and attacking midfielder, but it has been in more advanced positions where the player from Los Palacios has managed to generate more danger.

However, his change of role in the team, now as a link between the midfield and the attack, could cause a 'clash' with Olmo, although he is also compatible with the Egeran, as he can also perform close to the left wing.

Thus, it is clear that Gavi has left behind his serious knee injury and, after a long year of recovery, he intends to break into Flick's scheme with force to once again fulfill his role as the team's 'lung', although the azulgrana coach is willing to turn him into a new threat for the lethal culé offense.