Raphinha is working hard to adapt to the demands of new Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, with recent training sessions revealing the German’s specific tactical plan for the Brazilian winger.
Video footage from the club’s training ground shows Flick personally instructing Raphinha, focusing intensely on his movement and positioning without the ball. The drill involved Raphinha starting from a wide area before making a sharp, diagonal run inside to meet a crossed pass, aiming to finish first-time.
The exercise was repeated multiple times, with Flick stopping play on several occasions to correct Raphinha’s starting position, the timing of his run, and his body shape upon receiving the ball. The clear objective is to optimize the player’s movement in the final third to create clearer goal-scoring opportunities.
This focused training comes after Raphinha’s crucial role in Barcelona’s last match of the season, a 2-1 victory over Sevilla. In that game, he scored the opening goal and provided the assist for Robert Lewandowski’s late winner, directly contributing to both goals.
The session underscores Flick’s hands-on approach and his intention to implement a more direct and vertical style of play. For Raphinha, it represents a clear roadmap to cement his place in the starting lineup by mastering the specific behaviors his new manager expects in attack.
