As Barcelona prepare for their crucial Champions League quarter-final first leg, Cancelo has shed light on the tactical evolution taking place at the Spotify Camp Nou.
The defender, who initially joined the club on loan from Manchester City in 2023 during Xavi's reign as coach, explained how current boss Flick has introduced a more aggressive approach to the team's play.
"The dynamic is different. With high pressure, we take risks, and I identify with those values. Flick has introduced the German style of pressing and jumping on the man closest to the ball. With this, you almost always have control of the game, but you take more risks," Cancelo noted.
When asked to compare the transition, he added: "I am very grateful to Xavi, he helped me a lot. Hansi is different, not better or worse. Hansi has more experience, but I think Xavi will be a very good coach too."