'It was Xavi' – Thierry Henry rejects claims that Hansi Flick 'started a new era' at Barcelona

Barcelona have had a remarkable start to the 2024-25 season. Since his head coach in the summer, Hansi Flick has breathed new life into the club, and that has excited supporters around the world.

Flick has come in for plenty of praise in recent months, with many hailing him as ushering in a new era at Can Barca. However, this view is not shared by former Barcelona forward Thierry Henry, who spoke on the matter during CBS' Champions League coverage (via Relief).

“I don't think that Flick started this era. It was Xavi who did it. Flick continues what Xavi did – he was the one who gave the opportunity to Cubarsi, to Lamine Yamal … It was Xavi who put a lot players here.”

“Xavi left and Flick came, but I think that with the two years they played together with Xavi, and going through a difficult season like the previous one, that's when you learn the most about your character and what what do you have to do. This team should now be considered one of the favorites to win the Champions League and therefore they might need to lose a semi-final, lose a quarter-final, to know how complicated it will be, but I think they can do it. it.”

Whether Xavi or Flick started this era is irrelevant to those who are Barcelonawho will just want the good times to keep rolling. It remains to be seen how good a season they can have in 2024-25.