Puyol opens fi,re on Barcelona trio and demands Flick to expel them from the team as soon as possible

The criticism directed at many Barcelona players is harsh, but it is warranted considering their recent poor performances. These struggles have led to the team losing all the points they had previously earned in La Liga, putting pressure on coach Hansi Flick to find a quick fix. The team has only won one of the last six matches, accumulating just five points out of a possible 18. This has allowed rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to close the gap in the standings, potentially surpassing Barcelona as league leaders.

Barcelona’s defeat to Leganes in the 18th round of La Liga continues to affect the club’s atmosphere, as fans had hoped for a crucial win to extend their lead. In an interview with Radio Catalunya, club legend Carles Puyol expressed his frustration with the team’s poor form, criticizing several players for the ongoing points drop and the potential loss of the title. Puyol urged Flick to make bold decisions, warning that any further mistakes could be detrimental.

Puyol specifically pointed out that Jules Koundé has become a significant liability for Barcelona, costing them points this season. He believes Flick must exclude Koundé from the starting lineup to avoid further failure. Additionally, Puyol recommended dropping Robert Lewandowski from the starting lineup in key matches, stating that the Polish striker, due to his age, no longer performs at the level he did under Flick at Bayern Munich. Puyol criticized Lewandowski’s poor pressing and missed chances in recent games, suggesting that young striker Pau Victor should be given a starting role, especially after impressing during the pre-season, including scoring against Real Madrid in the U.S. Clasico.

Finally, Puyol emphasized the need for Barcelona to sign a left-back immediately and exclude Alejandro Balde, who has been underperforming this season.