“They are not normal things, but it doesn’t just happen to them”

Simply because the press convention that Álvaro Arbeloa supplied early within the morning revolved across the combat between Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, Hansi Flick’s look in Barcelona was alongside the identical strains.

Barça has the chance to mathematically win La Liga on Sunday. He has all of it in entrance of him. Not solely is it value profitable, however a draw would even be sufficient to raise the title for the second consecutive yr.

That’s what Flick needs to give attention to and it’s the message he has conveyed to his gamers this week. Nevertheless, within the press convention previous to the match towards Actual Madrid, the German was requested extra concerning the rival’s state of affairs fairly than concerning the achievement that the membership can obtain.

Probability to win La Liga

“For me, what we now have to do is play and give attention to our recreation. We have now performed a improbable season and I need to see it tomorrow. I do know the strain is excessive. It’s the finest that Spanish soccer can provide. We need to play as a crew, as a unit. I do not give attention to different issues.”

The state of affairs of Actual Madrid

“Our objective is to win at dwelling. We have now a improbable crew, the followers assist us. However for them it’s also a Clásico, and everybody will give 100%. They need to win. The Clásico is vital for everybody.”

The hazards of Mbappé

“He is among the finest on the planet, he brings great high quality. He’s harmful, he’s unbelievable in entrance of the goalkeeper. He’s the perfect there.”

An vital match

“I am specializing in this match, it is not regular. It is particular, for all the things. However I do not know if a very powerful is for the membership, followers, gamers, coaches… we need to win the title, the second in a row. It isn’t regular. We’re clear about easy methods to play.”

Battle administration

“A very powerful factor, and I admire it on this membership, is that we’re all shifting in the identical course. These are usually not regular issues, however they’ll occur. We have now to handle it and speak about it. We have now to speak, that is how we handle it right here. If one thing occurs, I am going to give it some thought.”

The combat between Valverde and Tchouaméni

“I feel these are issues that occur everywhere in the world, it is not one thing distinctive to Actual Madrid. I used to be a little bit stunned, nevertheless it does not fear me as a result of it is not my crew.”

The ambiance in Madrid

“I do not need to discuss extra about Actual Madrid, it is not my job. We have now to give attention to the crew, on us and never on me. It isn’t concerning the ego. The whole lot should be optimistic for the crew, that is how we handle it right here. This is essential.”

The important thing to the match

“We do not have to do various things, we now have had a improbable season, particularly the previous few weeks. We play with confidence and we’re certain of what we do. There may be reference to the stands. Everybody should be prepared tomorrow.”

Ambiance within the locker room

“The connection is improbable between all of the gamers and La Masia has a particular worth, as a result of the connection they’ve is particular. The membership should comply with that philosophy of growing younger expertise.”

“I will not say that there are not any conflicts, all of us make errors and we’re human, however you need to know easy methods to react. I’m pleased with my crew, I discuss to them, I hearken to them. Communication is superb, and that’s vital for our work.”