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Hansi Flick was understandably glad after his workforce secured a victory in opposition to Athletic Membership within the Spanish Tremendous Cup semi-final.
The win got here at an important time, particularly with the workforce taking precautionary measures to handle the conditions surrounding Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.
Their absence may have been a setback, however the workforce rallied collectively to ship a commendable efficiency.
“The information arrived on the bus, it’s best to see how the information was obtained. We’re a workforce and we needed to win for Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, but in addition for the workforce,” stated the supervisor after the match.
“They [Olmo and Victor] are completely happy. For us, it was a superb signal earlier than the sport. We needed to indicate that we’re a workforce,” he added.
Ideas on the match
Hansi Flick was proud of the efficiency. (Photograph by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Pictures)
The main focus and dedication displayed by the gamers highlighted the unity throughout the squad. The workforce’s spirit and their collective effort to step up within the absence of key gamers demonstrated a dedication to their shared targets.
Regardless of being a comparatively younger workforce, their capacity to carry out underneath strain and adapt to challenges has been a key takeaway from current matches.
“We made a fantastic begin, however we’re a younger workforce and we’ve to study issues. However that is the way in which to play.”
Reflecting on the workforce’s journey thus far, Flick identified the promising begin they’ve made this season. Nonetheless, he emphasised that being a younger squad comes with its personal challenges, particularly by way of studying and enhancing.
The loss in opposition to Atletico final 12 months was a troublesome tablet to swallow, however the workforce has bounced again strongly.
“We performed very effectively in opposition to Atlético and it was not one of the simplest ways to say goodbye to the 12 months, however we performed very effectively in opposition to Barbastro and as we speak in opposition to Athletic, leaving a clear sheet.”
Szczesny forward of Pena
Wojciech Szczesny began forward of Inaki Pena. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
When it comes to workforce choice, Wojciech Szczesny began the sport, whereas Inaki Pena was on the bench.
Flick confirmed that this resolution was made based mostly on his evaluation of the workforce’s wants for the match.
Szczesny’s expertise and composure had been key components in making certain a secure defensive efficiency. “Tek performed and Inaki was on the bench. This was my resolution.”
The younger gamers within the workforce proceed to indicate nice potential. Whereas they nonetheless have a lot to study, their enthusiasm and keenness for the sport are evident.
Flick believes that this mixture of youthful power and the correct method to the sport will outline the workforce’s model within the upcoming matches. With their current type, the squad seems to be well-prepared to tackle future challenges.
“We’re a younger workforce they usually can study many issues. However they know the right way to play and the right way to get pleasure from soccer. That is the way in which we wish to present within the subsequent matches,” he concluded.
Supply: AS
