Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick took to the press room at Son Moix and addressed the media following his group’s spectacular 5-1 victory over Mallorca.
This commanding efficiency was a welcome sight after three consecutive disappointing outcomes towards Actual Sociedad, Celta Vigo, and Las Palmas.
Flick’s evaluation mirrored each satisfaction and constructive observations as he mentioned the sport’s highlights and particular person performances.
Reflecting on the end result, Flick expressed his total contentment with the match, although he admitted some defensive features might have been higher.
Whereas the group did concede a purpose, he emphasised that he was happy with the gamers’ effort over the complete 90 minutes. Flick’s satisfaction was heightened by Barcelona’s capacity to seek out the again of the web a number of instances, with 5 objectives showcasing their attacking prowess.
“The 90 minutes had been good. I just like the group to not concede any objectives. At this time it wasn’t attainable, however I can’t complain. It was an excellent recreation, I’m very comfortable,” he started saying.
Offside and defensive construction
Barcelona executed a number of offsides. (Picture by Rafa Babot/Getty Photos)
Flick additionally touched on the defensive organisation, declaring that Mallorca’s 10 offsides through the match had been noteworthy, although it was irritating for gamers to need to dash again repeatedly.
Nonetheless, he took delight in how his group dealt with these conditions and maintained their focus all through.
“It’s annoying that gamers need to dash backwards when in lots of instances it’s clear that there’s an offside,” he famous.
“For me, it’s necessary to have scored plenty of objectives, 5 right now.”
On Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal made a giant distinction. (Picture by Rafa Babot/Getty Photos)
Individually, Flick highlighted the contributions of a number of key gamers, beginning with Lamine Yamal. The younger expertise performed a pivotal position, drawing a penalty and demonstrating his capacity to create alternatives.
Flick praised him as a difference-maker but additionally acknowledged the significance of skilled gamers like Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha, and others who complement Yamal’s influence.
“Lamine makes the distinction, forcing the penalty and creating, however we’d like Lamine in addition to ‘prime’ gamers like Pedri, Cubarsí, Frenkie, Raphinha.”
On Frenkie de Jong and Ferran Torres
Ferran Torres opened the scoring for Barcelona. (Picture by Rafa Babot/Getty Photos)
The supervisor reserved particular reward for Ferran Torres and Frenkie de Jong, two gamers who had a serious affect on the sport.
Torres opened the scoring as a centre ahead, a place during which he excelled, whereas De Jong’s second-half efficiency stood out with a purpose and an help.
“Within the first half we had possibilities and I’m glad that seeing Ferran as a centre ahead he was in a position to rating the 0-1, it’s necessary that he scored,” he defined.
Moreover, Flick described De Jong’s position as a No. 10 as essential, highlighting his capacity to contribute considerably to the group’s attacking dynamics.
“He got here on the sphere and, enjoying as a ten, he contributed loads to the group, he’s a wonderful participant.”
Objectives with out Lewandowski
Barcelona scored 5 objectives with out Lewandowski. (Picture by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Photos)
Lastly, Flick addressed the choice to relaxation Robert Lewandowski, noting that it was not initially deliberate. Nonetheless, instinct led the teaching employees to start out the Polish striker on the bench, permitting him to get better from his heavy workload.
“Sure, certainly. Our resolution right now was very clear: yesterday it was not the plan to go away Lewandowski out.
“However right now we had the sensation and the instinct that he ought to begin on the bench. He wanted to relaxation, he has amassed plenty of minutes,” he stated.
Regardless of Lewandowski’s absence, Barcelona delivered a dominant efficiency, a testomony to the depth and flexibility of the squad below Flick’s administration.
Supply: Mundo Deportivo