Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick was content material after his aspect put FC Seoul to the sword within the second of their preseason friendlies, defeating the South Korean opposition 7-3. The Blaugrana have one last fixture on Sunday in opposition to Daegu FC earlier than returning again to Catalonia.
The Catalan giants had been snug from the off, racing right into a 2-0 lead, however had been briefly pegged again to 2-2. Flick used 24 gamers in the course of the match, changing the whole workforce at half-time, and making two extra modifications for the ultimate quarter-hour.
Flick picks out Gavi for reward
A kind of introduced off late within the second half was Gavi, who captained the aspect within the second half, and scored a wonderful aim.
“He can play in each positions, 6 or 8. We noticed him on the finish of final season and he was at an excellent degree. What I’ve seen from Gavi is precisely what I wish to see, pushing the workforce ahead, as captain,” he defined to MD after the match.
No dangers with defensive duo
Solely three outfield gamers didn’t characteristic in opposition to FC Seoul, considered one of which was younger midfielder Dro Fernandez. The opposite two had been Eric Garcia and Inigo Martinez, which Flick confirmed was precautionary.
“It was extra necessary to maintain Eric and Inigo, who had some discomfort. In the long run, I’m very pleased.”
De Jong: “Beneath regular situations, there can be a contract extension. I am pleased at Barcelona, and so far as I do know, the membership is pleased with me.”
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On the sport itself, Flick described ups and downs in the course of the match for his aspect.
“Within the first half, we had begin after which we had been a bit sluggish, however we acquired again to an important degree, and within the second half, with Gavi, Ferran, and Marcus, Gerard Martin, able that isn’t his normal one.”
Barcelona preparations for brand spanking new season
Barcelona have now reached the halway level of their preseason, and have yet another fixture after Daegu FC, with Como on the town for the Joan Gamper trophy on the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Flick could have 13 days to get his aspect prepared for La Liga motion as soon as they’re again residence from their Asian tour.