Under the guidance of Flick this season, Barcelona has shown remarkable changes, especially with a comprehensive explosion of firepower in the offensive end.
In the past seven games, Barcelona has scored 29 goals, becoming one of the teams with the highest offensive efficiency in the top five leagues.
Just think about it, the previous Barcelona always gave people a slow and lack of vitality feeling, but now it has been transformed into an attacking machine by Flick, which is really eye-catching.
Barcelona no longer plays in a dull and slow rhythm as before. The players' running and cooperation have become more tacit, especially the rise of several young players, which has completely broken the somewhat conservative style of the team in the past.
The most eye-catching is 18-year-old Casado. This young midfield star has almost become a key part of Flick's tactical system.
At first, many people didn't think much of him. After all, he seemed relatively low-key compared to his peers like Gavi and Fermin, but when the season was halfway through, Casado's performance was really impressive.
Casado made 10 appearances in La Liga, 8 of them as starters, and also had a good performance in the Champions League.
You may think that these statistics are not particularly outstanding, but if you analyze them in depth, his performance cannot be underestimated.
Especially on the offensive end, Casado can not only deliver 5 assists, but also organize Barcelona's offense in the midfield, averaging 54.3 passes per game with a pass success rate as high as 92%. This precise passing ability is almost unrivaled in Barcelona's midfield.
You can see that he doesn't fall behind defensively either, averaging 2.1 interceptions per game, ranking first in the team. This is the most critical point - he can not only help the team attack, but also play a vital role in defense.
The rise of Casado also means that the competition in Barcelona's midfield has become more intense.
Frankie de Jong's position has obviously been affected.
Since Casado and other young players gradually established themselves, De Jong's playing time in the team has significantly decreased.
Especially after De Jong recovered from injury, although he still possesses a considerable technical level, he could not find too many positions in Barcelona's tactical system, and even media reports revealed that Barcelona's future plans no longer include De Jong.
Barcelona's management seems to realize that although De Jong is not bad in terms of level, considering his high salary, the club may make adjustments - De Jong is no longer an indispensable member.
In addition, Lewandowski's performance has also become a focus.
Although Lewandowski can still score 19 goals and 2 assists in the season, with the increase in age, his ability to seize opportunities is gradually declining.
Barcelona's future clearly cannot rely solely on an aging forward.
Therefore, Barcelona has begun to prepare for the future front line.
According to Portuguese media reports, Barcelona is actively pursuing Swedish international Zekirais, seeing him as Lewandowski's successor.
Zekirais' performance in the past two seasons has been amazing, especially in major competitions, where he has been known as a giant slayer.
Barcelona Club is actively negotiating, hoping to reduce Zekirais' transfer fee by discounting Roknana's transfer, and it is expected that he will soon become a member of Barcelona.
Some netizens believe that the rise of Casado and other young players has indeed injected new vitality into Barcelona.
Especially under Flick's tactical guidance, Barcelona not only has a stronger midfield control, but can also create threats continuously in the offensive end.
The emergence of these young players has also filled Barcelona's future with more hope and possibilities.
There are also netizens who pointed out that De Jong's decline is a reality that Barcelona's management must face.
Despite De Jong still being a very talented player, in Barcelona's current preference for a younger lineup, De Jong's high salary and relatively declining competitive state seem to make his future uncertain.
For Barcelona, how to deal with the relationship between these veterans and newcomers will be a significant challenge for their future.
In addition, some netizens believe that Barcelona's layout on the front line appears very wise.
Although Lewandowski's performance is still good, after all, time waits for no man, and Barcelona's future needs more young forwards with impact.
The joining of Zekirais is undoubtedly a very insightful decision. The performance of this Swedish player has proven that he has enough ability to stand firm in the top league.
If he can join smoothly, Barcelona's offense will become more diverse and threatening.
To sum up, under Flick's leadership, both the offensive and defensive ends of Barcelona have been significantly improved.
The rapid rise of some young players in the team has not only enhanced the overall vitality of the team, but also made Barcelona's midfield configuration stronger.
And in terms of strengthening the front line, the joining of Zekirais will be an important gain for Barcelona.
Although the future is still full of challenges, it can be foreseen that Barcelona is moving towards a more youthful and vibrant lineup direction.