Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick addressed his decision to substitute Lamine Yamal and deploy Frenkie de Jong as a center-back following the team's LaLiga victory over Deportivo Alaves at Camp Nou on October 31, 2026.
Flick spoke to reporters after the match, offering insight into the tactical adjustments made during the game. The Catalan side secured a win against Alaves, though the scoreline was not disclosed in the immediate report.
The manager's comments highlighted the flexibility of his squad, with de Jong dropping into a defensive role and Yamal being replaced at an unspecified point in the match.
