Polish soccer legend and present UEFA vice-president, Zbigniew Boniek, has overtly criticised Hansi Flick for his selections within the closing phases of Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg towards Inter Milan.
after a painful 3-4 loss at San Siro, and Boniek believes it didn’t have to finish that means.
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In an interview with Polsat Sport (h/t ), Boniek didn’t maintain again when it got here to Flick’s administration. He was particularly pissed off by the choice to carry Robert Lewandowski on very late within the match, with little time left to make an impression.
Boniek identified that Inter have been already displaying indicators of fatigue, and Barcelona ought to have used that to their benefit by strengthening the midfield or including a defender as an alternative.
“The Inter gamers have been exhausted. As an alternative of bringing on a striker, it made extra sense to pack the midfield or add a defender. Their equaliser got here from a centre-back who was fully unmarked within the field,” Boniek mentioned.
Barcelona’s collapse within the remaining minutes
Barcelona have been eradicated from the UEFA Champions League. (Picture by Dan Mullan/Getty Photos)
Apart from Lewandowski’s late look, Boniek additionally highlighted how unprepared Barcelona appeared in such a vital part of the match.
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He mentioned that regardless of enjoying enticing soccer, the staff lacked management and made primary errors that value them dearly.
“Barcelona screwed up all the pieces. The staff performs excellent soccer, however as a result of easy errors, they may miss the Champions League remaining,” he added.
With a spot within the remaining at stake and Inter struggling bodily, Barcelona had an actual likelihood to push by way of.
However as per Boniek, questionable tactical selections and poor defending led to a painful exit. However with the end result upon us, Barcelona nonetheless have the La Liga title in sight within the weekend’s conflict towards Actual Madrid may make or break their push.