Hans-Dieter Flick
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serghei
Senior Member
Motivation to win back the league title after Madrid made the Liga - CL double in 2024 has to be factored in. We also looked better physically in 2023 than in 2024, under Xavi.
The fitness level of a side is best observed over longer period of time than just one season.
It is clear we aren't doing well physically, and to put it on some trip 3 months ago in Asia.. very far fetched.
khaled_a_d
Senior Member
He has coached Hoffenheim for over 5 years. But they were in lower divisions. As assistant coachhe stayed 8 years with NT
Fati_Future_BallonDor
Humble guy
he won't leave before he wins a cl
Germany has fired him, otherwise he wouldnt have come to Barca
Fati_Future_BallonDor
Humble guy
Kicking things off, the German tactician praised the way Elche play, saying: “It’s different. I like the way Elche plays. They play good football and as a team. It will be important to pressure them the way we want.”
Regarding his team’s situation heading into the match, especially after the Clasico loss, Flick added: “I’ve been happy the last few days because I’ve liked what I’ve seen. We have Olmo and Lewandowski back, but we’ve lost Pedri.”
Amid reports suggesting that Lamine Yamal was not at 100% fitness, Flick issued an update on the Barcelona sensation’s condition, saying:
“There’s talk about Lamine every week. He’s doing well. I just spoke with him. He experiences some discomfort on certain days. He’s improving and pushing himself. He’s progressing well.”
On how he and the staff handle things with Lamine, he added: “We do it. We talk to him and we do it normally. We’re both very honest. I’ll always protect him and support him. He’s a fantastic guy, very young. We’ll continue down this path.”
Talking about the injury blow to Pedri, which will keep him out for 6-7 weeks, the Barcelona coach remarked:
“The injury surprised us. After playing against Real Madrid, he only felt fatigued. Then the injury was discovered. We have to accept it. We’re missing one of our key players. He gives us stability and a lot of possession. We have to manage.”
On the number of injuries for Barcelona this season, which has become a concern within the club, the manager noted:
“Sometimes things are like that. We have to accept it. There’s still a long way to go until the end of the season.”
Flick also issued an update on goalkeeper Joan Garcia’s condition and spoke about whether Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo were ready to start after being cleared for the match.
“With Joan Garcia, we’re taking it day by day. He looks good, but we shouldn’t put pressure on him. We’ll see how much Lewandowski and Olmo can play tomorrow,” he said.
When asked if he felt that the players were underperforming this season, Flick noted: “When not everyone is available to play, it’s not easy to manage.
“It makes it harder for them to reach their best level. Now, with Olmo and Lewandowski, the other players will raise their level.”
Flick was also asked about Pau Cubarsi and how the teenage defender can take his game to the next level and fulfil his potential. In response, he said:
“He’s 18. That’s normal; it’s not the same as being 24 or 26 when you’re always at your peak. He’s playing at a very high level; 95% of the players are top-level.
“I’m very happy with him. Perhaps it’s not just him; others aren’t at their best either. We have to improve on that; that’s our job.”
Flick was not on the touchline for Barcelona’s loss to Real Madrid last week due to a one-match ban. On being asked about the experience of having to watch the game from the stands, he said:
“I don’t want to look back. I didn’t like it. I have to work hard so I can be on the bench for every game.”
The manager was also asked if he considered using Lamine in a more central role, to which he said:
“I think the best way for him to get back to his best right now is to return to where he performed best. In some situations, he can play from the centre. The most important thing for him is to touch the ball; that’s his strength.”
On the youngster’s comment regarding Real Madrid, which sparked a lot of controversy, Flick stated: “For me, Real Madrid is in the past; I don’t want to talk about it.”
Concluding, the Barcelona manager spoke about Inaki Pena, currently on loan at Elche from the Catalan club.
“Inaki is a great goalkeeper, but we have to play a good game. We have to win the three points; it won’t be easy,” he said.
Regarding his team’s situation heading into the match, especially after the Clasico loss, Flick added: “I’ve been happy the last few days because I’ve liked what I’ve seen. We have Olmo and Lewandowski back, but we’ve lost Pedri.”
Amid reports suggesting that Lamine Yamal was not at 100% fitness, Flick issued an update on the Barcelona sensation’s condition, saying:
“There’s talk about Lamine every week. He’s doing well. I just spoke with him. He experiences some discomfort on certain days. He’s improving and pushing himself. He’s progressing well.”
On how he and the staff handle things with Lamine, he added: “We do it. We talk to him and we do it normally. We’re both very honest. I’ll always protect him and support him. He’s a fantastic guy, very young. We’ll continue down this path.”
Talking about the injury blow to Pedri, which will keep him out for 6-7 weeks, the Barcelona coach remarked:
“The injury surprised us. After playing against Real Madrid, he only felt fatigued. Then the injury was discovered. We have to accept it. We’re missing one of our key players. He gives us stability and a lot of possession. We have to manage.”
On the number of injuries for Barcelona this season, which has become a concern within the club, the manager noted:
“Sometimes things are like that. We have to accept it. There’s still a long way to go until the end of the season.”
Flick also issued an update on goalkeeper Joan Garcia’s condition and spoke about whether Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo were ready to start after being cleared for the match.
“With Joan Garcia, we’re taking it day by day. He looks good, but we shouldn’t put pressure on him. We’ll see how much Lewandowski and Olmo can play tomorrow,” he said.
When asked if he felt that the players were underperforming this season, Flick noted: “When not everyone is available to play, it’s not easy to manage.
“It makes it harder for them to reach their best level. Now, with Olmo and Lewandowski, the other players will raise their level.”
Flick was also asked about Pau Cubarsi and how the teenage defender can take his game to the next level and fulfil his potential. In response, he said:
“He’s 18. That’s normal; it’s not the same as being 24 or 26 when you’re always at your peak. He’s playing at a very high level; 95% of the players are top-level.
“I’m very happy with him. Perhaps it’s not just him; others aren’t at their best either. We have to improve on that; that’s our job.”
Flick was not on the touchline for Barcelona’s loss to Real Madrid last week due to a one-match ban. On being asked about the experience of having to watch the game from the stands, he said:
“I don’t want to look back. I didn’t like it. I have to work hard so I can be on the bench for every game.”
The manager was also asked if he considered using Lamine in a more central role, to which he said:
“I think the best way for him to get back to his best right now is to return to where he performed best. In some situations, he can play from the centre. The most important thing for him is to touch the ball; that’s his strength.”
On the youngster’s comment regarding Real Madrid, which sparked a lot of controversy, Flick stated: “For me, Real Madrid is in the past; I don’t want to talk about it.”
Concluding, the Barcelona manager spoke about Inaki Pena, currently on loan at Elche from the Catalan club.
“Inaki is a great goalkeeper, but we have to play a good game. We have to win the three points; it won’t be easy,” he said.
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