According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick is strategizing ambitiously to maximize Gavi’s potential within Barcelona’s setup starting from the upcoming season. The seasoned German coach places significant emphasis on Gavi’s integral role within his tactical framework, envisioning the La Masia graduate as a linchpin within the team dynamics. However, Flick’s vision for Gavi diverges from deploying him on the flanks, as he instead envisions the Spaniard thriving in a central midfield capacity, specifically slotting him into the double pivot role. Gavi, aligning with Flick’s tactical preferences, expresses his inclination towards a more central role, eschewing the wider positions on the pitch. Moreover, Gavi harbors confidence in his ability to excel as one of the pivotal midfield anchors, facilitating Barcelona’s ball retention and playmaking endeavors. Within Flick’s envisioned 4-2-3-1 system, Gavi’s deployment in the midfield pivot necessitates potential partnerships with established talents like Frenkie de Jong or prospective midfield acquisitions. Consequently, this strategic adjustment implies potential positional modifications for players like Pedri or Ilkay Gundogan, who might operate in advanced midfield roles. Gavi’s trajectory faced setbacks during the challenging 2023/24 season, marked by a truncated campaign due to a debilitating injury after making only 15 appearances. In related developments, reports suggest that Flick is contemplating the acquisition of 23-year-old German midfielder Angelo Stiller from Bundesliga outfit VfB Stuttgart to bolster Barcelona’s midfield ranks.
