"Joao Cancelo's second stint at Barcelona has been more about realism than fanfare, as the right-back has hardly impressed since joining the club on a loan deal in January. A month into his spell at Barcelona, the Portuguese international has not been able to win the trust of Hansi Flick, producing a few indifferent performances here and there. This is not too surprising considering Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco brought Cancelo back to provide much-needed depth on both defensive flanks,"
"According to SPORT, Cancelo is maintaining a low profile and avoiding media interviews, conscious that his stay could end as early as this summer. Despite sacrificing significant financial terms to leave Saudi Arabia and fulfil his dream of wearing the Blaugrana colours again, he is not optimistic about securing a permanent move. The fact that he is only here until the end of the season doesn't help matters either, while the defender has also failed to impress Flick in his first few outings."
Joao Cancelo returned to Barcelona on a loan deal in January but has struggled to win Hansi Flick’s trust, producing largely indifferent performances. The club brought him back to add much-needed depth on both defensive flanks and to relieve Jules Kounde, who has shown signs of mental and physical fatigue. Cancelo is keeping a low profile and avoiding media interviews, aware his stay could end as early as this summer. He sacrificed significant financial terms to leave Saudi Arabia and is not optimistic about securing a permanent move. His offensive and technical quality remain world-class, but defensive weaknesses and adaptation issues to Flick’s high defensive line and aggressive pressing need urgent correction.
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