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Barcelona supporter Carlos believes the change goes beyond tactics. “Raphinha has much better self-esteem now,” he explains. <\/p>\n
“He arrived at a club that was in internal turmoil, without clear role models. He was given little confidence and few instructions, and the club even considered selling him. Flick took a chance on him, and now he has a much clearer understanding of his role and responsibilities on the pitch.<\/p>\n
“He is someone who defends his team-mates, in addition to his enormous contributions on the field. He has great instincts and intelligence on the field, and he still has room to grow.”<\/p>\n
When asked what he thinks has changed, fan Miquel Taberna says: “In a nutshell – confidence and maturity.”<\/p>\n
“I think that now he plays less like a pure winger, and more is able to play in a more inside forward position. He makes smarter runs, presses better and has a better connection with midfielders. Maybe he has switched from “overpaid” to “we need him in all games”<\/p>\n
Fellow supporter Diego Sanchez said: “His off-the-ball movement is pure gold for a team featuring players like Lamine Yamal or Pedri. His attitude and leadership have turned him into a true captain. <\/p>\n
“Thanks to Hansi Flick, Raphinha has gone from being a player who could have been forgotten by Barca fans to someone who could end up in the club’s history books as one of the greatest Brazilian players.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n