Hansi Flick has far exceeded expectations with limited resources in his first few months as manager of FC Barcelona.
Just because you have more talented, high-profile players available, however, doesn’t necessarily mean that the team will be stronger.
Just ask Carlo Ancelotti who has struggled to maximize the potential of his star-studded lineup, while younger, and perhaps more deserving prospects, like Arda Güler and Endrick, have grown dissatisfied while waiting their turn.
Morale matters. For Barcelona, it has been exceptionally high so far, and growing as the team racks up wins in the face of adversity.