Former Barcelona and Real Madrid midfielder and German legend Bernd Schuster has heaped praise on the Blaugrana, crediting manager Hansi Flick for the success that the team has achieved.
Schuster’s comments come after his compatriot led the Catalans to their fourth trophy in his tenure, winning the Spanish Super Cup by beating Real Madrid 3-2 in the final.
“Barça, without a doubt, is a great team,” said Schuster, before emphasising that “my fellow German is largely responsible for this.”
Not stopping there, the German icon elaborated on what makes this Barcelona team special, saying:
“Barça is a fantastic team, with young players and some veterans, with Raphinha back, Pedri in midfield, Lamine back from injury, Fermin, Ferran … anyone who goes in there sees their enthusiasm.”
FC Barcelona players
Another trophy under Flick. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
In that respect, Schuster admitted that he “loved the dressing-room celebrations for a title like the Super Cup”.
“You could see that they were enjoying themselves to the fullest, and I do not think it was only because the opponent was Real Madrid,” he added.
“They are young boys forming a very healthy group,” Schuster further insisted.
Halfway through the season, Barcelona are leading the La Liga table, with a four-point advantage over second-placed Real Madrid.
Flick’s men have now won the Spanish Super Cup as well and are in the Copa del Rey Round of 16, where they take on Racing Santander later this week.
Things have not gone according to plan in the UEFA Champions League, in terms of securing a top-eight finish. But the Blaugrana remain well-positioned to secure a knockout playoff spot.
Source: Mundo Deportivo