A wolf in sheep's clothing: Barcelona warn Flick of Mourinho's trap
Barcelona management has advised coach Hansi Flick to avoid discussing Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho to prevent media controversy. The club is wary of Mourinho's history of confrontational tactics and the potential for psychological games.
Why it matters
This reflects the intense psychological and media pressure inherent in the rivalry between Spain's two biggest football clubs.
A wolf in sheep's clothing: Barcelona warn Flick of Mourinho's trap Real Madrid Barcelona H. Flick J. Mourinho Spain Germany Portugal Do not utter a single word: firm advice from the Barcelona board
Barcelona's management have advised German coach Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana boss, to avoid mentioning the name of Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho in the Catalan club's press conferences in order to stay away from controversy and problems.
According to the newspaper " Sport ", Flick is the perfect model of the level-headed coach. He has the calm and experience to keep himself out of unnecessary trouble, particularly during press conferences.
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