Flick names Raphinha an ideal captain after Sevilla win
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FC Barcelona recorded another away win at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, their eighth consecutive victory at the start of the campaign, with Hansi Flick pleased by both the result in Seville and Raphinha’s performance.
After the match, Flick backed a renewal for the Brazilian forward. His comments were an endorsement of keeping Raphinha at the club rather than, on their own, confirmation of contract terms or a completed agreement.
Flick said Raphinha’s level was high and that Barcelona know the quality he offers. The coach also described him as dynamic and top-class, underlining his satisfaction with the forward’s contribution.
Raphinha’s role against Sevilla also formed part of Flick’s assessment. The Barcelona coach said the decision to play him as a number nine came from the coaching staff and added that the player was very happy to operate as a false nine. The comments point to a role that Raphinha has accepted within the team’s approach for the match.
Flick’s assessment of a potential renewal focused on Raphinha’s relationship with the supporters and the team. He presented the forward as an ideal captain, linking that view to the club’s decision on his future.
There was also an injury concern following the game. Flick said Andreas Christensen would be out for several weeks with a muscle injury, while further tests were still due.
Specific details on Raphinha’s contract, including its length, financial terms and a timetable, were not set out in Flick’s remarks. His support makes clear how highly he values the player, but the coach’s comments did not provide those details.
Source Attribution
MARCA reported Flick’s post-match comments on 19 September after Barcelona’s win at Sevilla. In the report, Flick said that renewing Raphinha was the best decision for the club and highlighted the forward’s connection with the supporters and team. The same report attributed to Flick his comments on Raphinha’s high level, his false-nine role and Christensen’s injury outlook.
