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Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick walked away from the current derby conflict towards Espanyol with combined emotions. The three-1 victory stored Barcelona on the prime of the league desk, reinforcing their robust grip on the competitors.
Nevertheless, Flick was not fully happy with how the workforce carried out, particularly throughout sure moments within the match the place they appeared to lack focus and management, significantly within the second half.
Reflecting on the sport, Flick acknowledged that whereas he was glad to safe the three factors, he observed a drop in focus after halftime.
He confused to his gamers that, regardless of the profitable final result, they should reveal extra depth and focus for the upcoming fixtures.
“I’m blissful to have received. I agree that we misplaced focus within the second half. I’ve stated that to the workforce. We’re having an excellent season.
“Right now I settle for the second half as a result of we received, however for Wednesday we want extra power,”he started saying.
Ideas on Dani Olmo
Dani Olmo scored a brace towards Espanyol. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
Dani Olmo’s affect was additionally highlighted, and with the Spaniard scoring a brace, Flick expressed satisfaction over his current contribution to the workforce.
Olmo, coming back from damage, has proven a capability to search out the online, which was essential within the derby.
Flick additionally identified that one other participant, Fermin Lopez, had impressed him in a earlier match towards Bayern, exhibiting that Barcelona’s squad depth is an actual asset this season.
“He is aware of find out how to rating and he was crucial as we speak. However Fermin additionally did very nicely towards Bayern. Olmo is again, we’re blissful together with his re-debut.”
He additionally defined that he’s blissful to have all of the midfielders again within the workforce, however pressed on the significance of managing the workload.
“Blessed drawback… We are going to play with six midfielders. No, I’m joking. I’m very blissful to have extra gamers out there, however we have now to watch out with Gavi, who’s getting back from damage, like Frenkie, Fermín and Dani,” he famous.
Substitutions up entrance
Lamine Yamal performed the total 90 minutes. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
With regards to Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha enjoying prolonged minutes, Flick reiterated that whereas the entrance three weren’t in prime type, he believes they’ll carry out at a better degree in upcoming video games.
As for his selections in managing the workforce, Flick defined his resolution to make restricted substitutions within the second half. Sometimes, he adjusts the ahead line, however this time he selected to deal with adjustments within the midfield.
“I didn’t need to make too many adjustments within the second half. We’ve lowered the stress. Generally I do change the forwards, however as we speak I centered on the midfielders.”
Whereas the entrance three remained on the pitch for many of the sport, Flick famous that they weren’t at their greatest on the day. For future video games, he expects the forwards and the complete squad to ship a better degree of play.
“We wished to deal with that. Right now’s sport was completely different. The three gamers we have now up entrance are glorious. Within the subsequent sport we have now to be at one other degree.”
He additionally acknowledged that substituting Jules Kounde “was my resolution”. He famous that with quite a few video games forward, rotation is important to maintain gamers recent and keep away from accidents.
Ferran Torres’ absence and De Jong’s position
Ferran Torres requested to skip the sport. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
Ferran Torres’ absence was addressed by Flick as nicely. He shared that Torres had requested to overlook the sport because of a tough scenario in his homeland, which Flick totally understood and supported, acknowledging that some issues are certainly extra vital than soccer.
“Ferran requested me for permission to not come as a result of he was having a tough time with the tragedy in his homeland. In fact, I understood, there are extra vital issues than soccer,” he stated.
Moreover, whereas discussing Frenkie de Jong’s position, Flick defined that he values the participant’s versatility.
De Jong is efficient each as a quantity eight and a quantity six, providing flexibility in midfield. When De Jong entered the sport, Flick famous that he confronted challenges because the workforce was making a number of errors, making it tough to determine management.
“He can play alongside Casado. De Jong is superb at quantity eight, but in addition at quantity six. When he got here on it was not simple. We made loads of errors. For many who got here on within the second half, it was not simple.”
Pleased with Marc Casado
Hansi Flick is pleased with Marc Casado. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
Marc Casado and younger expertise Hector Fort additionally obtained Flick’s reward. Casado’s enchancment has been important, which is encouraging for Barcelona’s future.
“We’re very pleased with him. He has improved quite a bit and it’s improbable to observe. He’s enjoying very nicely.”
Moreover, the supervisor additionally talked about Hector Fort, stating that the 18-year-old is exhibiting maturity and confidence, a promising signal for his growth.
“He’s heading in the right direction. He’s 18 years outdated and we have now to pay attention to this. He’s very assured in himself and is aware of the place he wants to enhance.”
Moreover, Flick recommended Inigo Martinez for his management qualities and praised goalkeeper Inaki Pena. He highlighted Pena’s braveness and talent to deal with a complicated line, important in trendy soccer.
“In trendy soccer, you want daring gamers and the goalkeeper is the important thing. We’re pleased with Inaki,” he concluded.
Supply: AS
