Flick talks Pedri, Araujo, Christensen, Victor, Deco, goalkeeping state of affairs forward of Barcelona vs Valencia

Flick talks Pedri, Araujo, Christensen, Victor, Deco, goalkeeping state of affairs forward of Barcelona vs Valencia

Barcelona might be itching to return to successful methods in La Liga after they lock horns with Valencia on Sunday night time.

The Blaugrana discover themselves seven factors behind arch-rivals and league leaders Actual Madrid, following the controversial 1-1 draw towards Getafe final weekend.

With Atletico Madrid additionally forward of them within the desk, it is necessary that the Catalans get issues again so as so far as their La Liga marketing campaign is worried.

Forward of the sport on Sunday on the Montjuic Stadium, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick addressed the media, answering varied questions relating to the crew and their present type in La Liga, amongst others.

Speaking about what sort of match they’ll anticipate towards Valencia, the German tactician said: “We’re nicely ready for a extra strong opponent in defence. It is going to be a troublesome recreation for us. It gained’t be simple.”

Quickly after, Flick was requested if he could be going with Inaki Pena or Wojciech Szczesny in purpose, with the latter having featured earlier this week towards Benfica within the UEFA Champions League.

The supervisor, nevertheless, refused to remark, saying: “We’ll wait till tomorrow.”

When probed once more concerning the goalkeeping state of affairs, Flick reiterated: “The identical reply. I made a decision to not discuss concerning the line-up. My apologies.”

The Barcelona head coach highlighted the type of Pedri in current video games, however hinted that there might be a relaxation on the playing cards for the midfielder, as he stated:

“For the time being he’s enjoying at 100% and really nicely. I’ve already stated that we’ve modified the philosophy relating to Pedri. He’ll proceed to play as a result of he’s doing higher.

“He won’t be there from the beginning. We’d like recent legs to face Valencia. We’ll see. There are modifications deliberate within the crew.”

On being requested if he had one thing to say to Getafe supervisor Jose Bordalas, who fired a dig at him over the feedback about their fashion of play, Flick said: “I’ve nothing so as to add.”

About enhancing their current type in La Liga, he added: “For me, it’s essential to win each recreation, now we have to exit onto the pitch like that, tips on how to method the video games.

“We’ve got to handle the breaks, sure, however we’ll see. We’ve got to win the house video games, additionally for the followers.”

Barcelona are third in La Liga. (Photograph by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Pictures)

Later, he added: “In Getafe, it was our fault we didn’t win. We’ve got to enhance our focus from the begin to the tip of the match. That’s what I need.”

Discussing the assist he has been getting from his inside circle and entourage, Flick famous: “There are at all times many messages from my buddies. I can’t reply all of them, however I do know they’re completely happy.

“A very powerful factor is that the followers are completely happy, so I’ve to do my greatest. I’ve to thank the followers for his or her assist, additionally in Lisbon. It was unbelievable. It’s a really younger crew and that helps me rather a lot to do what I feel I must do.”

Addressing the position of Andreas Christensen amid rumours about his future, the supervisor said:

“Naturally, he spoke to Andreas. He got here again from a critical harm and is doing very nicely in coaching, though there are gamers forward of him. We all know his high quality and we’ll see what occurs.”

On the position of Pau Victor and his lack of minutes up to now, he added: “He performed in Barça B and labored very nicely in pre-season nevertheless it’s not simple to offer the minutes that every participant requires. There’s a plan nevertheless it’s not attainable. He may have his possibilities.”

Barcelona introduced the renewals of Ronald Araujo and Gerard Martin this week and are near extending the contracts of Pedri and Gavi as nicely. Proud of the progress, Flick praised the work performed by sporting director Deco, saying:

“The membership and Deco’s work is nice. They’re searching for gamers however it is extremely essential to work with what now we have within the squad, I like the best way Deco is doing it.”

Relating to Araujo and his performances since returning to health, Flick remarked: “I spoke rather a lot with Ronald and the essential factor is that he’s match, that he will get higher.

“I’m centered on him and he’ll enhance for positive. Bielsa may have a terrific centre-back beneath his orders within the Uruguayan nationwide crew.”

Supply: Mundo Deportivo