Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has defined that he was proud of how his gamers sorted an exhausting Copa del Rey remaining towards Actual Madrid that went to additional time and completed after midnight. For each groups, exhaustion is being talked about as a significant component.
Earlier than Flick spoke to the media, Lamine Yamal gave his press convention, and admitted that the bodily toll was weighing heavier than ever on Saturday evening. Flick was proud of how that they had been recovering.
“The gamers look good to me. The story of the match is essential, that additionally has an impression, however we’re now centered on Inter. We now have an opportunity to achieve the Champions League remaining. It’s a very powerful competitors. We’re in a privileged place. Coaching went effectively, and we talked about what we will enhance from the match towards Madrid.”
Inter performed on Sunday, shedding 1-0 at dwelling to Roma as they attempt to preserve tempo with Napoli in Serie A.
“We’ll see tomorrow. We nonetheless have yet one more day and we’ll see how the gamers get well. While you watch Inter on Sunday, they’ve had fewer hours to get well, but in addition it’s a Champions League remaining they’re taking part in for.”
There was speak that captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is eager to emulate Thibaut Courtois and return from a critical damage to play the Champions League remaining. Flick confirmed that it might be Wojciech Szczesny in aim in Europe although.
“No, Tek will play within the Champions League, and possibly we’ll change issues in La Liga sooner or later. We’ll see about that later, however Szczesny will play within the Champions League.”
Flick: “What I inform the fellows is that the essential factor is to all the time give 100%. Have a superb mentality and play on the highest degree.”
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There are additionally questions over whether or not Flick will rotate towards Inter although, given their bodily exertions. Maybe the most certainly to come back into the group is Fermin Lopez.
“Fermin is all the time an choice. On Saturday we opted for Olmo, however he can begin the sport. He did an excellent job and we want him. He all the time assaults deep, however he can get previous an opponent with the ball too. He all the time provides his all and is at a really excessive degree.”
And he had little concern over Jules Kounde after 120 minutes both.
“Jules is a really skilled participant. Not solely was it the aim, but in addition how he defends. In opposition to Madrid, there have been some conditions he stopped his opponent, Bellingham was there for the header. Within the aim, I used to be shocked when he jumped, however after I noticed he reached the ball, I used to be completely satisfied and fingers crossed he can rating a aim. He’s a vital participant.”
There have been stories that Flick has additionally reached an settlement to increase his deal at Barcelona till 2027 too.
“I feel I’ll coach the group subsequent yr, sure. I’ve a contract till the top of subsequent season. I’m very completely satisfied, and I really like this group. It’s not the appropriate time, and it’s not the time to speak about it. We’re not centered on what is going to occur sooner or later.”
Primarily based on Flick’s reply, his plan is as reported, that Szczesny will proceed to be primary, however ter Stegen could have the possibility to come back into the group earlier than the top of the season in La Liga. Barcelona face Actual Madrid in two weekends time, and if they’ll keep away from defeat, then many will really feel the Blaugrana are champions elect with three video games to go.