One of the biggest challenges facing new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick as he prepares for the 2025/26 season lies at the very heart of the pitch: the midfield.
It’s a position of immense depth and quality, but that’s exactly what makes the situation so complicated. Barça are stacked with talent from experienced names to rising stars, each bringing a different profile, skill set, and tactical versatility.
Flick is known for his tactical precision and structured approach, which makes the task even more delicate: How do you find balance, identity, and consistency in a midfield so rich in options?
Whether it’s the control of Pedri, the engine of Gavi, the creativity of Fermín López, the promise of Marc Casadó, or the physicality and defensive awareness brought by others like Oriol Romeu or any new signings, Flick is spoiled for choice but also forced into making some very difficult decisions.
Rotation? Positional redefinition? Tactical reshuffle?
It remains to be seen how the German tactician plans to structure his core. But one thing is certain: Barcelona’s midfield is no longer just a unit it’s a battlefield of elite talent fighting for limited spots.
Managing egos, development, and match-day impact will define Flick’s success or struggle in his first season at the helm.
