Flick: Barcelona Forward Line Is Unbelievable

Flick stated at a news conference: “Of course we are working on [their chemistry]. Every training and meeting, you show them from both a tactical and position standpoint and show what positions matter for success. Position is so essential.” “These players have done incredible, with incredible efforts on and off the pitch to contribute towards our victory and give us tremendous momentum going into next match. At the end, we scored so many goals which is great and will hopefully build upon confidence for next matches to build upon our style of football play.” Barca have won 11 matches across all competitions this season by three or more goals five times, with Robert Lewandowski (36 years old in August), turning back time under Flick and making himself an indispensable member. Lewandowski scored 12 times across competitions; an average goal per game has now been established.” Furthermore, Raminha, Lamine Yamal, and Robert Lewandowski are in fine form for Barcelona. “Everyone supports Lewy and he understands his role in the box — in front of goal he’s my star player!” Flick exclaimed. “His performance over such an extended period, scoring so many goals has been remarkable and I am extremely satisfied with his play. “Raphinha has also been in stellar form this season for Barca; his free kick set up Lewandowski’s opening goal against Alaves and he led an attack that resulted in two goals for them against Alaves.” “His dynamic is great and I believe he could still get even better,” Flick said of Brazil international Fredy Flick, who scored one and made one assist against Young Boys last Wednesday in the Champions League matchup. Flick added, “When he is at his peak level then maybe today is his time! When that occurs he could score today!” But I am extremely proud and am absolutely ecstatic for him and what he is accomplishing. It truly amazes me what this man is accomplishing. Flick has led Barca to eight wins out of nine opening LaLiga fixtures under his guidance – six away victories with 28 goals scored overall – scoring 21 times so far this season. Their form has drawn comparisons with Bayern Munich under Flick, yet Flick was keen to play down those comparisons ahead of an ambitious autumn campaign which features matches against Sevilla, Bayern and Madrid later on this month. “I don’t like comparing these teams because each has their own circumstances and set of advantages and disadvantages,” he noted. “This team is completely unique; working with them has been very pleasant so far – however I recognize the swift nature of football can mean things can quickly shift. “Every match is important for us as this is how we like to work step-by-step, but seeing the team work so well together and the spirit in the dressing room, which makes the game truly amazing, makes all this worthwhile for future matches which may prove tougher still.” “Barca’s win at Alaves was marred slightly by an early injury to Ferran Torres who was replaced due to a hamstring strain; Flick was not able to provide an estimate as to when Ferran would return; his absence remains unknown despite having withdrawning his Spain squad membership as soon as hamstring problems arose despite having pulled him from Spain Squad due to it not being sure when he would return from hamstring trouble; no timeframe could be offered by Flick regarding whether he would return or withdraw until his expected return could be given by Flick.