Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has confirmed that Robert Lewandowski is match and out there for his or her Champions League conflict with Benfica on Tuesday night. The Polish ahead was a late scratch from the beginning XI earlier than their recreation towards Osasuna, earlier than it was referred to as off.
The sport was postponed following the tragic dying of Barcelona physician Carles Minarro Garcia, however Flick assured the press that his aspect had been in the proper headspace for the sport. In the meantime Lewandowski was changed within the beginning line-up on account of a health situation, however the German coach cleared up any doubts.
“He’s match and out there. He’s in high type, we determined to relaxation him on Saturday. Within the coaching session earlier than the match he felt some discomfort on account of fatigue and we determined to relaxation him.”
Flick famous that he was not anticipating any surprises from reverse quantity Bruno Lage at Montjuic, and stated that each side had been clear on how they wish to play.
“They’re used to urgent excessive, they do it in almost all of the video games. They’ve excellent outcomes away from residence within the Champions League.”
🗣️Flick on a vital week:
“It is all the time like that. I bear in mind the week towards Bayern and Madrid and it is one thing related. Clearly it is essential that we win and much more so after the end in Lisbon. We’re have a implausible temper and we have now confidence in ourselves.” pic.twitter.com/4LS2EjFgjI
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“I believe they’re clear about the best way they wish to play and we all know do it too. I don’t assume there shall be any surprises.”
When it comes to cope with that stress, Flick pointed to the positional recreation.
“It’s all about positioning, good possession helps us rather a lot each in assault and defence. But additionally positioning with out the ball. We focus on it each time. That’s what we wish to do tomorrow.”
In the meantime one other dialog that has gathered tempo within the worldwide media over the previous couple of days is a possible Ballon d’Or push for Raphinha this season.
“In fact, if he does effectively this season he might have an opportunity. He all the time helps us rather a lot, and for those who see the objectives he’s scored it exhibits you the way hungry he’s. You’ll be able to see that, it’s good to see how centered he’s. I’m comfortable along with his stage.”
Barcelona will request UEFA’s permission to carry a minute of silence earlier than their match towards Benfica to honor Dr. Carles Miñarro. @javigasconMD
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The Brazilian has been reworked since taking up the vice-captaincy at Barcelona this season, turning into a key contributor, and extra so in massive video games. Thus far this season Raphinha has 25 objectives and 18 assists in 40 appearances for the Blaugrana, averaging a aim contribution each 99 minutes.