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Hansi Flick confirms key Barcelona star is prepared for Athletic Membership – ‘He can play tomorrow’

Hansi Flick confirms key Barcelona star is prepared for Athletic Membership – ‘He can play tomorrow’

Talking at a press convention forward of their Spanish Tremendous Cup semi-final in opposition to Athletic Membership tomorrow, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has confirmed that key winger Lamine Yamal is able to play.

The 17-year-old sensation missed the Catalans’ final sport of 2024 in opposition to Atletico Madrid on account of an ankle harm whereas he was not concerned within the cup tie in opposition to Barbastro final week.

Lamine has been coaching for just a few days now and as such, was named within the squad for the Tremendous Cup, with the supervisor now confirming he is able to play.

“I feel he has skilled three or 4 occasions. He’s prepared, he can play tomorrow,” stated the Barcelona head coach.

Nevertheless, on the identical time, Flick confirmed that it was unlikely that Dani Olmo and Pau Victor could be registered in time to play in opposition to Athletic Membership tomorrow night time.

“I don’t assume it’s going to occur tomorrow, however we’re going to attend. The one factor we are able to do proper now could be wait,” stated the supervisor.

On being requested if your complete registration saga has made issues tough within the locker room, Flick replied:

“As I stated earlier than, it’s not really easy for us to not have two essential gamers for us. They’ve improved lots. Dani Olmo is a superb participant, after all, we miss him.

“However we’ve to proceed. In fact, it’s going to have an effect on us, however this may give us the chance to be nearer as a crew. We’ve got to point out that we’re a crew.”

Lamine is prepared however no Olmo for Barcelona. (Picture by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Photos)

On whether or not the state of affairs will have an effect on Barcelona’s future endeavours within the switch market and make gamers apprehensive about becoming a member of them, Flick stated:

“I don’t know. What I can say is that we all know what the state of affairs is and the way massive this membership is. When you already know that, you signal for certain. It’s nice to have the ability to work with folks like that.”

Athletic Membership and the Tremendous Cup

On dealing with Athletic Membership and the way they are going to be a difficult opponent, the Barcelona head coach defined:

“Enjoying in opposition to Athletic is at all times tough. They’re an excellent crew, they’ve excellent gamers and an excellent philosophy. It’s good to see them play. They’ve very quick gamers they usually play very properly. It is going to be an excellent sport.”

After being instructed that Athletic Membership’s star winger Nico Williams is a doubt for the match on account of a health challenge, Flick insisted that the Basque membership are usually not about only one participant.

“I didn’t know that, thanks very a lot for the knowledge. They’ve an awesome crew, they don’t rely upon only one participant,” he remarked.

Lastly, speaking about what it could imply for him and Barcelona to win the Spanish Tremendous Cup, Flick stated:

“I really feel the crew is prepared and has the energy to focus solely on this. We’ve got to deal with tomorrow’s sport and win it. Ultimately, after we win titles, it is vitally vital for us and it means lots. We’re prepared to point out by taking part in an excellent sport.”

Supply: AS

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