Hansi Film spoke to the media before the match Barcelona In Villarreal corresponding to the 6th day of the EA Sports League. The German coach once again demonstrated that he is not Xavi and reiterated his words from the beginning of the season: “When we started the season, I said there would be no excuses,” he said when asked about the physical wear and tear of these first few days.
Despite Barça’s defeat in Monaco, Hansi Flick finds no excuses for injuries or the wear and tear of the players due to the accumulation of matches in this first month of the championship: “When we started the season I said there would be no excuses. We will know how to manage the game, although we have to be careful with some players who carry a lot of load. Tomorrow we will achieve it, although I am sure that those who leave will be at 100%. “The medical team is helping us and we are being especially careful with Cubarsí, who has recovered.”
Exactly, on this subject defeat against Monaco In the Champions League, Flick said: “We analyzed everything, we have seen positive aspects. It’s true that we lost. We have to continue working with the same logic and approach the game in a positive way. Villarreal are the third team with the best score, they are strong in defense and we have to be focused. “They are playing very well, but we will have many options.”
“I believe that a match is a match. I don’t care much about what happens outside, because the important thing is to have a clear idea. Whether we win or lose, we have to tell the players what they did right and wrong.. It is better to analyse a victory, but sometimes you also have to go through the defeat. “We are optimistic for tomorrow,” he added about the Monaco match.
The technician also spoke about Casadó and Pedri and stressed that they could play together: “I think they can be holders. Marc was suffering, but yesterday he felt much better and I think he will be able to play alongside Pedri. “We have been very careful, but I hope they will be 100% tomorrow.”
“When you are positive, you always think you will win.. After the first three games, we have seen results that help us to have more confidence in the idea. We lost against Monaco, but we defended very well with nine outfield players. We had problems when some players gave 80%. We have shown that we can still play well against Villarreal and that depends on the players’ confidence in themselves. “That’s what I like about Spanish football, that all the teams want the ball,” he explained about Barcelona’s good start to the season.
Another question they asked him was about Eric Garciaprotagonist of the worst in Monaco due to his expulsion in the 10th minute of the match: “I spoke with him, because he knows the situation we are in. He He likes to be central, but at the moment we need him at 6. “You have to think about the team and the training, they did very well.”
Flick explained Barça’s plan with Gavi and De Jongtwo important players recovering from their respective injuries: “It is not our plan to recover them at this time.. I always focus on those who can play, those who are available. Frenkie is recovering well. The situation has not been easy and the same goes for Gavi. “They have a lot of quality, but they need time.”
The German coach also assured that he is not thinking about recruiting because he is happy with the team he has: “I’m not thinking about it. We have a great team and we have proven it. Every season is the same, there are weeks when several players are missing, but as a coach it is something you have to accept. “Now we have to focus on those who are available to prepare them for the next game.”
About Ansu FatiHansi Flick explained: “When you come back from an injury, you have to adapt. We have good communication with him and with the medical team to give him the opportunity. It takes a few minutes to come back. Let’s be careful, but What we have seen is that we are already at another level. and this can help us a lot.
Another of the topics discussed in this press conference was the possible strike of the players, to which the Barça coach stated that “the FIFA must take care of players. We all like to see players at their best and that’s why I think we need to reduce the number of games“.
Regarding the error of Ter Stegen On the kick in Monaco that resulted in Eric García being sent off, he commented: “One of his strengths is being able to play with the ball at his feet, that’s his style of play. He recognised a mistake, but I make mistakes, you make mistakes, we all make mistakes, he’s human. I hope that next time I have clear instructions, but for me that’s in the past.
Finally, Hansi Flick analyzed the performance of Alexandre Balde: “It’s very important for the team. I think he can improve in certain situations, but he’s always involved and the players are always looking for him. I like him on the offensive level. There’s a lot of room for improvement. He’s played some games that haven’t been easy, but he’s a great player and I think he’ll return to the national team. “He has to keep working and improving in training.”
