Flick assesses Adeyemi's debut as Barcelona draws with Birmingham City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Hansi Flick provided feedback on Karim Adeyemi’s Barcelona debut during a pre-season friendly against Birmingham City on August 6, 2026. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Adeyemi substituted at half-time after a lackluster performance. The winger joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer and exhibited limited impact in his initial outing, contributing no goals or assists. Flick emphasized that the poor showing was expected as Adeyemi had only begun training a week prior, expressing confidence in the player’s potential for improvement as he adapts to the team.
- •Barcelona draws 2-2 with Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly.
- •Karim Adeyemi started but was substituted at half-time.
- •Hansi Flick acknowledged Adeyemi's struggle in his first match.
- •Adeyemi joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund this summer.
- •Flick expects Adeyemi to improve after adjusting to the system.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Flick Admits Adeyemi Barcelona Debut Fell Short But Backs Winger to Deliver
"Hansi Flick offered a candid assessment of Karim Adeyemi’s Barcelona debut after the German attacker endured a difficult evening against Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly. The Blaugrana head ...
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