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Hansi Flick’s mention of the importance of ‘team spirit’ at Barcelona pinpointed exactly where Liverpool are going wrong this season.The former Bayern boss spoke of the importance of winning the right way as his Barca side lead the La Liga table by four points.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYMeanwhile, Arne Slot’s Reds find themselves toiling in fifth, committing to what many perceive to be an unattractive brand of football in 2025/26.Arne Slot must heed Hansi Flick and Jamie Carragher’s warningsWhilst Flick was far from making a pointed claim about Liverpool, it serves to show that the Merseysiders have lost much of the team spirit that served them well under Jurgen Klopp.
Not to mention during Slot’s first season in charge of the eventual Premier League winners. 🚨 Hansi Flick: “At Barcelona it’s not just about winning… it's how you do it”. “You have to have a team spirit”. pic.twitter.com/5cMtbcfc6q — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 17, 2026It conveniently mirrors comments issued by former Red Jamie Carragher in his analysis of Liverpool’s dire display in their 1-1 draw with Tottenham at the weekend.Want more Empire of the Kop coverage?
Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust“Liverpool are not a team, they are a team of individuals,” the 48-year-old told Sky Sports.“Of quality players? It’s always about top players, but being a team.”Liverpool need to bring cohesion and joy back to the tableLiverpool feel incredibly passive compared to the prior campaign.
