The Secret Behind Flick’s Winning Formula: How His Smart Substitutions Changed Games?

Hansi Flick has displayed astonishing performances since taking over Barcelona’s head-coach position. The fans have witnessed many games in which Barcelona was looking off at the start, they were not performing the best. But still, Barcelona managed to win those games due to Flick’s smart changes which completely changed the complexion of the game here are a few instances of how Flick’s substitutes boosted Barcelona’s performances. Special Credits: Bad Barca Opinions on Instagram.

Frenkie De Jong’s game boosting change against Alaves

Here is a recent example of Barcelona’s last league game. Barcelona was poor in the first half, not creating many chances, no hold of possession, and conceding unnecessary counter-attacks. Barcelona’s midfield was looking out of position and was not coherent.

At half-time, Flick made the following changes, Frenkie De Jong and Eric Garcia. It was quite evident this game was not Casado’s best, so he was substituted with De Jong, and Araujo who struggled on the ball was changed with Garcia.

These changes increased Barcelona’s control of the game with a midfield with more control of the game. The changes helped Barcelona to create more chances and win the game.

Ferran and Eric to the rescue against benfica

Barcelona was playing a poor game defensively, having no control of the game, and seemed like a completely dismantled lineup. Benfica were leading 4-2, Eric Garcia and Ferran Torres came on at the 74th minute of the game.

Eric Garcia scored the equalizing goal after Lewandowski’s penalty. Ferran assisted Raphinha in the last seconds of the game to win the game 5-4.

Frenkie’s Game changing cameo in the el classico

The score of the Clasico at half-time was 0-0, with Madrid creating more chances in the first half. Barcelona required more control of the game, Frenkie replaced Fermin which gave us much better rhythm and control.

Barcelona held more possession of the ball, dominating the proceedings, and went on to win the crucial game with a score line of 4-0.

Ferran’s heroic goals against dortmund

When the score was 1-1, with the game being balanced from both sides Flick brought on Ferran in place of Lewandowski. Three minutes to the substitution Ferran scored to give Barcelona the lead. Later, Dortmund equalized the score but Ferran scored the winner in the 85th minute to secure a 3-2 win away.

Conclusion

This shows how brave Flick is to take risks in crucial times. This was a factor lacking in our previous managers. Hansi Flick is quick to identify the problems in the game and find an instant solution out of it.