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Hansi Flick confronted his first defeat as Barcelona supervisor after six aggressive video games, a consequence that left him visibly upset.
This loss holds weight, particularly contemplating that in his time at Bayern Munich, Flick had solely skilled one Champions League defeat out of 18 matches.
Now, with Barcelona, Ligue 1 aspect, AS Monaco, managed to secure a victory over Flick’s team, simply as they’d carried out within the Joan Gamper Trophy match six weeks in the past.
Flick acknowledged that the consequence was honest however identified the difficulties the workforce confronted, notably after receiving a pink card simply ten minutes into the sport. This pressured them to regulate their technique and sport plan early on.
“The sport modified after the pink card after 10 minutes, inflicting us to vary our concept and our planning. We tried always. We defended with ardour however we made some errors. I noticed many optimistic facets of the sport,” mentioned the supervisor as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
“We had possibilities however in the long run, they introduced on quick gamers they usually deserved to win. We didn’t play on the highest stage or how we wished to play. We’ve to simply accept that. I’m certain that when different gamers return we shall be stronger.”
Flick is already wanting ahead
Flick rapidly turned his focus to the upcoming match in opposition to Villarreal, stressing the significance of shifting on from the loss. He reminded his squad of the significance of LaLiga and the necessity to proceed accumulating factors.
He additionally talked about that analysing the Monaco sport can be key to understanding what went unsuitable, however the precedence was now on recovering power and making ready for Sunday’s match.
“There was disappointment within the dressing room and I instructed them that now we now have to get better for Sunday. LaLiga is vital and we should proceed so as to add factors.
“We’ve to analyse the sport and discuss to the gamers to see what we now have not carried out properly. It is not going to be straightforward however we now have to get better power. We misplaced, okay, I’ve instructed the gamers however we now have to return again stronger and get better.
“We’ve a sport on Sunday and we now have to provide our greatest, struggle for the workforce and that’s what we are going to proceed to do,” he famous.
Particular person mentions
Flick additionally took time to reward particular person performances, notably these of younger abilities like Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi. Each gamers, though substituted, had labored arduous, and their substitution was extra about managing fatigue forward of the subsequent sport.
“Lamine tried arduous. It was a tough match and you need to adapt to those conditions. The substitution of Lamine and Cubarsi was extra excited about Sunday. They have been very drained.”
Flick additionally reassured that Marc Casado, who had taken a knock, was nice and had carried out past expectations, together with different gamers like Raphinha and Lamine, all of whom made him proud regardless of the defeat.
“Casado is ok and has solely obtained a knock. The gamers who’ve given greater than we thought. Casado has carried out it, like Raphinha and Lamine. I’m very pleased with this workforce and we now have to simply accept this defeat,” mentioned the supervisor.
Ideas on Ansu Fati
The Barcelona supervisor additionally spoke about Ansu Fati, sharing that he had a dialog with the participant about his most popular place. Whereas Fati sees himself extra suited to the left wing, Flick believes he has the abilities to carry out properly in a central function as properly.
Flick recalled how Fati had impressed in coaching again in July however acknowledged that the younger ahead now wants time to regain his type and confidence, emphasising the significance of being affected person with him as he develops.
“I’ve spoken to him and he sees himself extra within the left-wing place however he has nice qualities to play within the centre as properly. I noticed him very otherwise in July and sensible in coaching. Now he wants time and we now have to take care of him,” concluded the supervisor.
