Hansi Flick ‘Scouts’ De Zerbi in Fulham vs. Brighton Clash

One of the notable moments from Premier League Matchday 27, especially from a Barça perspective, was Hansi Flick, a coach often linked to the Barcelona managerial role for the upcoming season, closely observing Roberto De Zerbi during the Fulham vs. Brighton match. Fulham hosted the Italian’s Brighton side, another candidate to succeed Xavi Hernández.

Brighton found themselves trailing early as Saraiva’s team took the lead within the first half-hour with goals from Harry Wilson (21′) and Rodrigo Muñiz (32′). De Zerbi sought a reaction from his team, introducing Ansu Fati in the second half to replace Enciso. In stoppage time (90+1′), Adama Traoré Diarra secured a 3-0 victory for Fulham.

Despite De Zerbi’s efforts, Brighton couldn’t overturn the match, resulting in a defeat during their visit to Fulham. From the stands, Hansi Flick, currently without a team and one of the coaches under consideration by Barça as Xavi Hernández’s successor, closely observed both teams, undoubtedly drawing attention from fans.

From a Barça perspective, it’s intriguing that a potential candidate for the managerial position was watching the performance of a rival team. Roberto De Zerbi seems to be the favorite among Barcelona executives, although his hiring appears challenging at the moment. On the other hand, Flick may not be the preferred choice as of now.

This situation coincides with Xavi Hernández’s press conference ahead of the crucial Athletic Club vs. Barça match. When asked about the possibility of reconsidering his decision to step down, the Catalan coach stated that nothing has changed.