Flick questions Raphinha’s FIFA snub, discusses contract talks | OneFootball

Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick was displeased with the absence of the Brazilian Raphinha in the FIFA The Best ideal team of the year. The coach believes that the Brazilian deserved, at least, to be in the ideal 11 of the award, where the best players by position were chosen.

“FIFA's best lineup is a joke. Raphinha was the top scorer of the Champions League. This is unbelievable. The most important thing is the impact he had. It's a serious joke. I can't believe he's not there,” said the coach this Saturday.

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Future at Barcelona?

Flick also admitted that his continuation as Barcelona's coach might depend on the decision of president Joan Laporta in the upcoming elections. In his last press conference in Catalonia in 2025, the German coach, despite expressing satisfaction with his experience at the club, pointed out the electoral scenario as a determining factor for his future.

In Flick's view, the season was the most incredible and successful for him and the team, but he emphasized the need to focus on future goals and the changes to be implemented. “We have big goals set,” he stated, indicating that the titles won in the previous season are a starting point, not the finish line.

Dependence on the presidential position

With a contract until June 2027, Flick declared that a year and a half at the club is a considerable period and that he feels happy working with the current structure, including Deco and the rest of the technical staff. However, he made it clear that the trust placed by president Laporta is essential. “We'll see what happens next year with the elections, it might be affected by the president's decision,” he said.

Squad management and lineups

The coach also addressed the human component in squad management, explaining that he maintains an open dialogue with the players, justifying absences and seeking individual and collective development. “My door is always open,” he assured.

Absences and returns for the match

For the match against Villarreal, Flick confirmed that Pedri González will not be on the list of call-ups to prevent worsening his pain. On the other hand, Robert Lewandowski is in full form and available for the game.

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