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For the third recreation in a row in La Liga, FC Barcelona failed to choose up a victory as they fell to a 1-2 loss by the hands of relegation-battlers Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys at present.
After a relatively uninspiring first half, throughout which the Catalans misplaced Alejandro Balde to harm, they had been pegged again early within the second interval as ex-Barcelona star Sandro Ramirez put the guests in entrance.
Raphinha pulled issues again for the Blaugrana however the parity didn’t final for lengthy although as Fabio Silva scored the eventual winner for Las Palmas.
Hansi Flick not proud of the efficiency
Talking to the media after the match, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick didn’t mince any phrases as he stated that his workforce simply didn’t play effectively sufficient on the afternoon towards Las Palmas.
The supervisor was specifically vital of the gamers’ failure to capitalise on the possibilities that they created, as he stated:
“We didn’t play effectively. The workforce tried to get an excellent end result, however at present was not our day. We weren’t efficient and didn’t benefit from the possibilities we had.”
Persevering with, the German tactician added: “We created some possibilities within the second half, however we often create extra.”
Discussing what has gone improper for the Catalans in La Liga, the place they’re now three video games with out a win, Flick remarked:
“After we management the video games, when we’ve got that state of affairs we’re capable of play effectively and generate possibilities, however once we don’t, that is our drawback. Earlier than it was simpler as a result of we generated them and scored targets, however now it’s not like that.
“At this time we didn’t rating these targets and we’ve got to alter. We have now to defend higher and in the event you don’t rating a purpose, it’s tougher to maintain a clear sheet. It’s not a defence factor, it’s a complete workforce factor.
“Now we’ve got to get again and reconnect. We have now troublesome video games in LaLiga, then the Dortmund recreation….”
On being requested if Marc Casado’s absence and Gavi’s presence within the beginning XI influenced the efficiency, he replied:
“I don’t need to speak about any specific participant, we might have performed higher as a workforce. And that’s why we didn’t win.”
Speaking about Lamine Yamal, who made his return at present after recovering from his harm, Flick stated:
“After two weeks with out coaching with the workforce, it’s good that he can come again and play a couple of minutes, additionally in view of the subsequent recreation towards Mallorca. It’s constructive that he has performed 45 minutes and may presumably play as a starter towards Mallorca.”
Supply: MARCA
