What experts from Germany think of Hansi Flick's tenure at Barcelona - 'Has been a surprise' | Barca Universal

"Having won the Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup and La Liga in his first season as the manager of Barcelona, Hansi Flick surprised many with his success at the Catalan club. His second season too, so far, has been going largely to plan with the team ending the year as leaders in La Liga and on a great run of form. What surprised many about Flick's success was how it came seemingly out of nowhere, especially given how his last job before signing for Barcelona was a failed stint at the German national team."

""The success that Hansi Flick has reaped at Barça has been a surprise for many Germans. Not because he distrusted Flick's talent in driving, but because his last experience in Germany, on the bench of the national team, had not been good," Javier Caceres, a journalist for Süddeutsche Zeitung said recently. He also added how the fact that Flick did not know Spanish was an added hurdle that he had successfully conquered. In fact, the coach's ability to move past so many adaptation struggles and flourish is being seen as a very positive sign in Germany."

""People are a little surprised by how well he is doing. I mean, he did very well at Bayern Munich, but to be honest, I don't think this is very complicated in Germany, although I don't want to lower his achievements," he said, speaking on how Flick's achievements with Barcelona are superior to those with Bayern Munich."

Hansi Flick secured the Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup and La Liga in his first season as Barcelona manager and continued strong into his second season, with the team ending the year top of La Liga. Many observers were surprised because his previous assignment with the German national team was widely considered unsuccessful. German media and journalists have reacted positively, praising his ability to overcome language and adaptation challenges and to replicate or surpass prior club achievements. Commentators note his strong form at Barcelona and express renewed confidence in his managerial abilities.

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