Barcelona legend Carles Puyol launches a re,sounding att,ack against Barcelona management and Hansi Flick over the team’s star

In strong comments on Catalonia Radio, Barcelona icon Carles Puyol launched a direct criticism of the club’s management and coach Hansi Flick, specifically targeting a player he believes is hindering the team. Puyol voiced his frustration with the continued inclusion of a player who, in his view, has significantly underperformed and seen a notable decline in form.

Puyol described the persistence of Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the squad as a “unprecedented administrative and sporting failure,” emphasizing that this issue could not be overlooked, and that Barcelona’s management should be held accountable for this decision.

The former captain, a symbol of the club, expressed that it was unacceptable for De Jong to remain in the squad given his underwhelming performances and detrimental effect on the team’s collective efforts, particularly when he is the highest-paid player at a time when Barcelona is facing severe financial struggles.

Puyol stressed the need for bold decisions to restore the club to its former glory. His blunt remarks have raised concerns about De Jong’s future at Barcelona, placing the club’s management in a difficult position, especially as there are growing expectations for major changes within the team.