THERE WAS A SUMMIT BETWEEN LAPORTA, DECO AND FLICK
The position of Joan Laporta and Deco after FC Barcelona's defeat in Monaco
Published:21/09/2024 - 19:08h
Updated:22/09/2024 - 04:18h
Laporta, Deco and Flick held a meeting at the Barça hotel in the Monegasque capital after the Champions League defeat. The directors played down the 'stumble' and gave the coach their utmost confidence
The 'blow' received in Monaco in the first match of the Champions League is now a thing of the past at FC Barcelona. Confidence in Hansi Flick's project and in the work of the Barcelona dressing room continues to be at its highest level at the Blaugrana club, and this was conveyed to the German coach by Joan Laporta and Deco in a meeting held at the team hotel after the match.
The president, the sporting director and the Blaugrana coach analysed the defeat calmly and agreed to downplay it. According to 'Mundo Deportivo', the Catalans opted to take note of the mistakes made so as not to make them again, especially in Europe, where the margin for error is minimal compared to La Liga despite still having 7 games ahead. The balance of the start of the season is more than positive and the 'stumble' at the Stade Louis II does not tarnish the good feelings generated in the club with the perfect start in the local championship.
Flick's message to the dressing room
The message from the directors was very similar to the one that Flick communicated to the dressing room. The German maintained his confidence in the players and made them aware of his satisfaction with the attitude shown in the match, although he did not omit self-criticism and invited them to analyse their highs and lows in the defeat. For the coach, it is positive that the next match comes soon, since it is a more than favourable scenario to reverse the situation and make a statement against a Villarreal that has not yet known defeat in the Spanish tournament.
On the flight back to Barcelona, Hansi's staff carefully reviewed the match against Monaco and detailed the aspects to improve in the team for this Sunday's match at La Cerámica. The calm remains at Can Barça, where they are sure that they will not stumble over the same 'stone' again.
