Barcelona head coach Flick addressed the hypothesis surrounding Balde’s future forward of their opening fixture towards Elche. While acknowledging the defender’s skill, Flick emphasised the necessity for whole dedication. The German coach said: “He’s a player of immense quality, and it’s important to know if he’s confident he can compete in his position. That’s what I want to see from all my players. Every day I observe what they do, their level, whether they demonstrate that they’re at the level to play.”
Flick continued to stress the significance of the collective over particular person considerations throughout this era of transition. “Ultimately, we have to play as a team; only then will we achieve success. I need everyone to be one hundred percent,” he added.