Barcelona will return to La Liga motion for the primary time in 2025 as they get set to tackle Getafe on Saturday evening away at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
The Blaugrana have performed 4 cup video games in 2025, profitable every of these with relative consolation, even lifting their first trophy of the season within the type of the Spanish Tremendous Cup.
And the plan can be to translate that kind and momentum into the league, the place they’re at the moment third within the desk behind Atletico Madrid and Actual Madrid.
Forward of tomorrow’s journey to Getafe, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick spoke to the press, discussing numerous subjects together with the choice dilemma with the goalkeeping place.
On the sport vs Getafe
Kicking issues off, the German tactician admitted that the away recreation in opposition to Getafe can be tough, saying:
“What we all know from the previous is that it’s very tough to attain targets. We have now talked about it with the group and we hope to attain it.”
The earlier match in opposition to Getafe, performed in September final yr, noticed Barça wrestle to attain targets and resulted in a slim 1-0 victory.
“We talked about it within the assembly with the group. We have now to give attention to what we are able to do, that’s crucial factor,” stated Flick, addressing that challenge.
When requested in regards to the fashion of soccer that Getafe play, the Barcelona head coach commented:
“I’m actually centered on the Spanish league, as a result of I just like the fashion of the groups. They normally prefer to have the ball and it’s good to see that in La Liga. In each group, you will discover particular issues.”
“Once you management the match or the ball we don’t undergo, however while you make too many errors that’s what they need,” he continued.
“They know easy methods to play with counterattacks and it’s not simple to defend like that. It’s all the time the identical. We’re one step forward because of the previous few video games. In opposition to Betis, we managed the match and that’s what I need to see.”
Barça beat Getafe 1-0 within the reverse fixture. (Picture by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Photos)
In the meantime, the Barcelona supervisor refused to touch upon the penalty controversy from Actual Madrid’s Copa del Rey conflict vs Celta Vigo, saying:
“I noticed it yesterday, however I’ve nothing to say.”
On gamers and group information
The way forward for Ronald Araujo at Barcelona has been a subject of a lot dialogue and hypothesis in current weeks, though earlier this week stories claimed that the Uruguayan will keep on the membership regardless of Juventus’ curiosity.
On being requested in regards to the defender’s scenario, Flick stated: “Already stated it after the sport in opposition to Betis. He has one and a half years left on his contract.
“He’s essential for the group and it might be good if he signed one other contract. You see him in coaching that he’s a frontrunner.”
Relating to plans for any new signings in January, Flick didn’t tackle it straight, however confirmed that Andreas Christensen is again at his disposal once more.
“I’m very proud of the group and the gamers, we solely have three injured. Inigo [Martinez] can be out for a short while. We have now labored very nicely medically,” he stated.
“Christensen can also be again and that’s excellent news. It’s Deco’s job, however I’m proud of the group.”
One of many main selections for Flick for tomorrow’s recreation is the beginning goalkeeper, with each Inaki Pena and Wojciech Szczesny impressing. When requested in regards to the dilemma, he stated:
“I haven’t spoken to De la Fuente [goalkeeping coach]. We’ll resolve tomorrow.”
When requested if he’ll contemplate making rotations holding in thoughts the UEFA Champions League match in opposition to Benfica subsequent week, the Barcelona boss replied:
“For us, crucial match is the following one. We all know we have now matches within the subsequent few weeks, however we’re solely trying on the subsequent one. First we have now to beat Getafe after which Benfica.”
Having left Ansu Fati out of the squad for 3 video games in a row, Flick commented on the out-of-favour ahead’s scenario, opening the doorways for an exit, as he stated:
“It’s essential to be sincere with the gamers. I’ve been sincere with Ansu. We talked about a number of choices and now it’s his determination. If he desires to remain, that’s fantastic, he’s a La Masia participant.
“That is skilled soccer and efficiency counts. My job is to assist him enhance and that’s what we need to do with all gamers. Ansu may be very skilled and all the time centered. I need to assist him.”
Out of favour. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
When requested if Ansu would go away this month, Flick added: “Fascinated by issues that haven’t occurred will not be my fashion. I talked to him in regards to the potentialities he has, however for the second there isn’t a want to consider it.”
The Barcelona supervisor additionally hailed midfielder Pedri however insisted that the group should handle his workload fastidiously, saying:
“He has performed a whole lot of video games and we have now to watch out. It’s good to have him on the sphere as a result of he’s a fantastic participant, however for his physique, it’s additionally good for him to begin taking part in. We have now modified his taking part in philosophy. He’s unbelievable and for us. he’s essential.”
There was additionally reward for La Masia sensation Lamine Yamal, with Flick saying: “For his age he’s doing very nicely. The essential factor is what he does on the sphere. He helps us. That is what we prefer to see from him.”
Supply: BarçaOne