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Marcus Sorg, assistant to Hansi Flick, couldn’t have a victorious debut answerable for the primary staff as Barcelona misplaced 0-1 to Leganes final night time.
Sorg, having to step in on account of Flick’s two-match ban, expressed his disappointment following the defeat at Montjuic. The German coach acknowledged that the newest setback at house “could be very laborious to grasp” and highlighted the spectacular defensive stage of the visiting staff.
“I consider the primary downside was that within the first 5 or ten minutes we had been outplayed on the pitch, and our focus was not on the highest stage,” he began.
“We conceded a aim, and the Leganes defence, with the 5-4-1 formation, could be very troublesome to interrupt down, however we made it simple for them.”
“It was not our greatest match, however in the long run, we completed with 20 photographs, and at the very least 5 or 6 of these had been very clear alternatives to attain. It has not been attainable to win,” added Sorg.
Elaborating additional on the staff’s present troublesome second, Sorg continued: “If you happen to take a look at the outcomes, we can’t be pleased, however the gamers confirmed a superb perspective.
“I consider that maybe we’ve got the issue of taking part in many matches in a brief span of time, each three or 4 days. The staff has not but skilled what it’s wish to play at a excessive stage persistently.
“We have to work on it. Typically it’s troublesome to just accept matches like these, however we’ve got to study from them.”
A forgettable night time for Marcus Sorg and Barça. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
The German additionally remarked that “La Liga could be very troublesome” and expressed his hope that the staff will study from this defeat to get again on observe within the competitors and end 2024 on a optimistic word within the match in opposition to Atletico Madrid.
“We’ve got had possibilities, however it’s a downside that the targets usually are not entering into. The gamers must get used to taking part in all these matches. We can’t be happy with in the present day’s match. We’re nonetheless among the many prime three within the standings,” mentioned Sorg.
“We’re working properly and understanding that in the course of the season there are higher and worse moments,” the German added, whereas additionally mentioning that “we miss the help of the Grada d’Animació, particularly on days like in the present day.”
Sorg was additionally requested concerning the bodily situation of Lamine Yamal, who was substituted on account of ankle issues.
The coach defined that the younger participant “instructed us he had some points, however after we requested him, he mentioned he was positive.”
Nonetheless, the staff is now ready for medical assessments to find out the complete extent of his harm.
Supply: Mundo Deportivo
