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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has said that Dani Olmo is not currently match-fit since he started training with the team quite late.
Speaking ahead of Barcelona’s first match of the 2024/25 La Liga season, Flick shed light on several aspects, saying that he is looking forward to the fixture. Although he anticipates that this will be a tricky match, he seems excited.
“I am really looking forward to the match. I know that in Valencia it is always difficult,” said the Barcelona manager as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
“It will be a tough game. They like to attack, so we will have to keep an eye on the space between the defence and the goal.
“We can’t even think about anything that can’t be changed. We’re going to focus on what we can influence.
“I have experience and I’ve come here accepting the facts that I can’t control. I hope we’ll see a good show and we can win in Valencia.”
On Olmo, Pedri and Lamine Yamal
Dani Olmo will not play against Valencia. (Photo by MANAURE QUINTERO/AFP via Getty Images)
The manager went on the share his thoughts on Olmo, saying, “He is not in adequate physical condition for tomorrow. He started training late.”
It must be noted that Pedri is currently unavailable for selection, but the midfielder is working to get fit for the match. Although it is extremely difficult, he might start the game from the bench.
“Pedri is a special player, he changes games. He could be an option for the second half tomorrow,” said the manager.
Flick also mentioned that Lamine Yamal could play tomorrow’s game. “Lamine could play tomorrow.”
Player unavailability
Flick is set to be without several first-team members either through injuries or registration issues. This includes Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, Ansu Fati and Gavi among others.
The manager, however, said that the players would start returning after the first international break.
“After the…
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-08-16 11:27:23
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