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Forward of Barcelona’s essential house match towards Atalanta within the UEFA Champions League, supervisor Hansi Flick confronted the media to debate a variety of matters, together with his ideas on the upcoming recreation, his workforce’s targets, and the present state of his squad.
Flick expects an thrilling recreation, acknowledging the attacking prowess of each groups. Barcelona and Atalanta have scored essentially the most targets within the competitors, and Flick respects the Italian aspect’s fashion.
He praised their supervisor, noting the distinctive concepts he brings to the workforce. Atalanta’s high-scoring playstyle will definitely make for an entertaining match.
“Will probably be a enjoyable recreation, I’ve the utmost respect for the Atalanta coach. It’s unimaginable all of the concepts he brings to the workforce, his fashion is exclusive in Europe.
“They play very effectively and rating a variety of targets, sure. We’ve to watch out with them in tomorrow’s recreation,” started Flick.
Nevertheless, Barcelona’s coach is aware of they need to strategy the sport with warning.
Atalanta’s fast transitions and possession play will put strain on Barcelona, and Flick emphasised that his aspect have to be ready for what is going to undoubtedly be a tricky problem.
“It’s all the time tough to play towards Italian groups as a result of they defend very effectively. Atalanta isn’t any exception. It’s tough to play towards them as a result of they put you below strain.
“They’ve a variety of possession and the transitions are very fast. We’ve to be prepared for the match. I hope we’ve made the proper selections when making ready for tomorrow’s recreation.”
Objective for the season
Hansi Flick needs to win each title with Barcelona. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos)
When requested whether or not the Champions League felt like a clearer goal than La Liga, Flick made it clear that successful La Liga stays his prime precedence.
Whereas Barcelona have aspirations in all competitions, together with the Champions League, the Tremendous Cup, and Copa del Rey, La Liga is all the time an important for him.
“For me, LaLiga is an important factor we are able to win, we are able to aspire to it all through the season. We’ll see what occurs. Clearly, we additionally need different competitions just like the Tremendous Cup, the Copa del Rey or the Champions League.
“The competitors is lengthy and demanding, and his workforce goals to problem for the title all season. Nevertheless, he did acknowledge the problem of successful the Champions League, particularly with many prime groups competing.”
For now, Barcelona’s aim within the Champions League is to complete the group stage in the very best place.
“The Champions League is essentially the most tough to win as a result of there are a lot of groups which are doing very effectively. Tomorrow we need to win as a result of we need to end in the very best place on this first part.”
Frenkie de Jong’s extension
Hansi Flick is pleased with Frenkie de Jong. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
As regards to Frenkie de Jong, Flick expressed his satisfaction with the midfielder’s latest performances, commending his sturdy play in latest video games.
He expects the identical degree of dedication and high quality from De Jong transferring ahead.
“I’m very pleased with him, he has performed very effectively in the previous couple of video games and that’s what I anticipate from him.”
Szczesny vs Pena
When questioned concerning the determination to start out Wojciech Szczesny over Inaki Pena, Flick made it clear that each goalkeepers are extremely gifted, however after consulting along with his teaching employees, they determined to go together with Szczesny.
Flick settled the Pena vs Szczesny debate. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
“I do know that after I say one thing good about Szczesny it looks as if I’m saying that Inaki is weaker, however I don’t like that as a result of my job is to decide.
“They’re each superb goalkeepers, so I made a decision with my employees to go for Szczesny.”
The choice was not straightforward, particularly given Pena’s strong performances in earlier matches, however Flick emphasised that selecting the beginning goalkeeper is all the time a fragile determination, notably given the distinctive nature of the place.
“They’re each superb, Inaki did a terrific job prior to now as effectively, however I made a decision that method. It’s all the time a tough determination. The goalkeeper place could be very particular. It’s one of the tough selections I’ve ever needed to make.”
Szczesny’s expertise with Atalanta may additionally play a task within the determination. Flick confirmed that they’d mentioned Atalanta forward of the match, however avoided divulging any particular particulars, protecting their technique below wraps.
“Clearly we’ve talked about it however it could not be good to say it as a result of it’s a secret.”
Switch market
Hansi Flick is pleased with the squad he has. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
Concerning the switch market, Flick reiterated his contentment with the present squad.
He’s happy with the workforce’s efficiency and the general ambiance throughout the group, stating that Barcelona has the potential to attain nice issues with the gamers they’ve.
Though the membership faces challenges within the switch market, he stays centered on the gamers out there to him.
“You already know higher than I do this it’s not straightforward for the membership. I’ve all the time stated that I’m pleased with my gamers, with the workforce we’ve, with the ambiance. We will obtain a variety of success.”
Lookman’s absence
Lastly, when requested about Atalanta’s absence of ahead Ademola Lookman, Flick acknowledged that dropping a key participant may impression the workforce.
Nevertheless, he remained assured in Atalanta’s supervisor, Gian Piero Gasperini, who’s well-versed in his workforce’s fashion. Flick believes Gasperini is not going to drastically alter his techniques, even with out Lookman, because the Italian aspect has well-drilled programs in place.
“Clearly, while you’re lacking such an essential participant it impacts you. However Gasperini is aware of his workforce very effectively and I don’t suppose he’ll change his fashion that a lot.
“He has very well-trained automatisms and I don’t suppose he’ll change his plan that a lot,” he concluded.
Supply: AS
