Flick believes that Barcelona no longer have the players needed to play the signature passing style that once defined the team. Instead, he envisions a side that presses aggressively in attack and quickly regains possession after losing the ball.

The problem is straightforward: Flick understands that to implement this approach, neither Lewandowski nor Gundogan can press high.

Lewandowski is untouchable due to his status as a striker and his connections with Pini Zahavi, leaving Gundogan as the potential weak link.

Although Gundogan didn’t fully grasp his coach’s reasoning, he accepted it and is now considering his options.

According to those close to Gundogan, he isn’t seeking the spotlight; he believes in earning it on the pitch. They maintain that his relationship with Flick is good, and he will respect the coach’s decisions. However, they also suggest that the club may be pushing to offload him.

*DiaroAs*

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