Barcelona manager Hansi Flick explained his decision to substitute Lamine Yamal and deploy Frenkie de Jong as a makeshift center-back during the team's LaLiga victory over Deportivo Alavés at Camp Nou on October 31, 2026.
Flick addressed the tactical changes after the match, noting that Yamal's removal was precautionary and that De Jong's versatility allowed him to fill a defensive role when needed.
The win keeps Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga standings.
