Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick doesn’t have to fret a couple of Champions League play-off this week, and has determined to reward his squad with three days off this week, amid a packed schedule and a shorter squad. The German coach was delighted along with his facet’s efficiency towards Sevilla on Sunday night time, as they ran out 4-1 winners on the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, regardless of Fermin Lopez being despatched off on the hour-mark.
Even with a person much less although, Barcelona managed to manage the sport, and roughly shut it down by way of probabilities. That was the spotlight for Flick.
“I’m very pleased with the workforce. After receiving the pink we defended very nicely in a 4-4-1. It’s completely different to play with 10 and we’ve got completed very nicely. They’ve nice wingers and we knew tips on how to defend very nicely.”
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Fermin got here on for Gavi at half-time, who had additionally been booked – Flick didn’t reproach them for his or her aggression with out the ball although.
“Fermin was unhappy in regards to the sending off, he had scored an necessary objective. I’m pleased with the depth they (Fermin and Gavi) have. At the moment that occurred and we’ve got to just accept it. These are issues that occur, it’s a good lesson to play 4-4-1 and know tips on how to defend like that,” he advised Sport.
Flick famous that he felt there have been 4 or 5 groups competing for the Liga title. Athlteic Membership in fourth are six factors off prime spot, and Villarreal are ten factors eliminated. Barcelona now have week off earlier than their subsequent La Liga dedication towards Rayo Vallecano at Montjuic – who’re unbeaten of their final 9 video games haven’t been overwhelmed by Atletico Madrid or Actual Madrid this season but.
“I’ve given the workforce three days off, in order that they’ll relaxation. I believe they deserve it. rNo silly issues. Take care of your physique, your restoration. Then on Thursday we put together for Rayo.”
The main bitter notice for Barcelona was an harm to Ronald Araujo, who was withdrawn for Pau Cubarsi within the first half. Flick mentioned after the sport that he didn’t assume the harm was severe, though some reviews suspect a sprained ankle. After Rayo Vallecano, Barcelona face Las Palmas away and Actual Sociedad at dwelling.