Sporting director, coach, and captain discuss Barcelona's slump

Barcelona entered the winter break following a 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid. Recent results have dipped, prompting the club's leadership to address the situation.

Details: According to Sport.es, sporting director Deco, head coach Hansi Flick, and several team captains convened after the loss to Atlético to discuss the reasons behind the downturn. The meeting focused on the team’s physical, tactical, and psychological condition. It was held with the goal of diagnosing issues, especially given the club’s inability to make moves in the January transfer window.

Hansi Flick believes that despite the defeat to Atlético, Barcelona performed well at home, and such matches can help guide the team back on track. However, he attributes losses to Leganés and Las Palmas to player attitudes, which he finds unacceptable.

Barcelona’s recent results in La Liga have been underwhelming. Over their last seven matches, they have secured only one win, with four losses and two draws.

Reminder: Following this match, Atlético Madrid moved to the top of the La Liga table, three points ahead of Barcelona and four clear of city rivals Real Madrid.