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Flick Addresses Barcelona Intensity and De Jong Role After Atletico Defeat

Flick Addresses Barcelona Intensity and De Jong Role After Atletico Defeat
World Sports · 23:16:45 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick addressed his team's "lack of intensity" and the deployment of Frenkie de Jong at right-back following their defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on November 8, 2026.

The German manager spoke after the La Liga fixture in Madrid, where Atletico secured a victory over the Catalan side. Flick's comments highlighted concerns about the team's performance level and the tactical adjustment that saw midfielder de Jong utilized in a defensive role.

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