Flick explains Raphinha’s central role after Barcelona hat-trick

Barcelona head coach Hansi-Dieter Flick said it was his decision to move Raphinha Dias into the central striker position.

“It was my decision to put Raphinha in the striker position,” Flick said after Barcelona’s 3-1 away victory against Sevilla.

The Brazil international, 29, responded to the tactical change by scoring a hat-trick in the La Liga match.

Raphinha has now scored 12 goals and supplied three assists in seven La Liga appearances.