According to Sport, FC Barcelona informed Flick, after Mourinho's return to Real Madrid as head coach was confirmed this summer, about a series of controversies that occurred during Mourinho's first spell at Real Madrid, and gave him very clear advice: "Don't say a word about Mourinho and Real Madrid." Flick has strictly followed this advice ever since.

Flick has always been a very prudent coach. The German manager possesses enough composure and experience to rarely get caught up in controversies, particularly at press conferences. What he expresses publicly is always very measured, with the priority being to discuss Barcelona's next match and opponent. However, it is not unreasonable for the club to remind him of situations he did not witness firsthand back then, but which now require extra vigilance.

In the first episode of the fourth season of Sport's "La Posesión," which aired this Monday, David Bernabéu revealed the advice FC Barcelona gave Flick regarding Mourinho. This came this summer when Mourinho's appointment as head coach of Real Madrid was confirmed.

FC Barcelona informed Flick about what happened during Mourinho's first spell at Real Madrid and the controversies that emerged at that time. Compared to today, Mourinho was harder and more confrontational back then. But even so, one cannot be complacent, and many believe the current Mourinho is a "wolf in sheep's clothing."

The club also reminded Flick of the conflict between Mourinho and the late Tito Vilanova, including the "eye-poking" incident, and mentioned the enormous strain and pressure that Guardiola had to endure during that period. During that time, FC Barcelona dominated on the pitch but also faced intense external pressure. After these situations were explained to Flick, and although the German coach had followed the relevant events from afar and had some understanding of them, the club's advice remained crystal clear: "Don't say a word about Mourinho and Real Madrid."

Flick is currently adhering strictly to this advice and will continue to do so in the future. This approach also aligns with his character; he is not willing to engage in such situations or become entangled in debates. Previously, at the press conference ahead of Barcelona's first away match against Elche, when Flick was asked about Real Madrid and Mourinho's return, he gave a very clear answer: "Are we playing Real Madrid tomorrow? Then ask me about Elche."

This is also Flick's way of leaving no room for controversy with the outside world.

Of course, when El Clásico arrives, Flick will inevitably be asked about Real Madrid and Mourinho, and he will have to respond. However, he will certainly exercise utmost caution, with the aim of saying nothing that Mourinho could exploit to provoke a conflict. And this Monday, Mourinho has already criticized the referee's performance.

Übersetzt von KI.

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