Hansi Flick talks about Camp Nou dream, Balde, Eric, Lewandowski and more after Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Club

FC Barcelona placed on a present for the 45,000-odd folks current contained in the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou. The Catalan membership performed an excellent sport in what was a momentous event for everybody current contained in the stadium.

Hansi Flick put out a much-changed XI towards the Basque opposition to deal with accidents. His midfield and protection had been largely makeshift, and the German supervisor nonetheless managed to get his crew’s techniques spot-on.

After the sport towards Athletic Membership, Hansi Flick spoke about various subjects in his post-match press convention. As quoted by Sports activities Worldthe German supervisor was requested concerning the ambiance on the renovated Spotify Camp Nou. He mentioned:

“It was a particular match for everybody. Being again right here within the stadium was an unbelievable feeling. On prime of that, we gained three factors. It wasn’t straightforward, particularly within the first half, however we stored a clear sheet. All the things went in the appropriate course—4 targets and three factors. It’s an ideal day for us.”

Flick then spoke concerning the crew’s collective efficiency. He additionally highlighted the significance of the crew not conceding targets. He claimed:

“I’m pleased with the match. All the things has been optimistic. We managed the sport and scored targets on the proper moments. We deserved the victory. I’m all the time happy once we don’t concede, though what actually issues is profitable. In the present day we did that, and an important factor is the best way we achieved it.”

Flick then spoke at size about what returning to Camp Nou meant to him. He supplied perception into his long-term dream. He mentioned:

For me, even the coaching ten days in the past was an incredible feeling, if you step onto the pitch and see all of the followers. I’ve been right here a very long time in the past, and I advised myself that someday I wished to be on this bench, and now it’s like a dream come true. Whenever you work onerous and consider, all the pieces is feasible. We simply need to work onerous, deal with our high quality, our power, and play as a crew.”

The German supervisor additionally acknowledged Athletic Membership’s benefit, which he felt challenged them in numerous phases of the sport. He mentioned:

“We knew they’d apply aggressive strain. Athletic Membership is a improbable, compact, and well-organized crew, they usually had possibilities within the first half. In the present day is a type of days when all the pieces goes easily.”

Flick then reiterated that he was joyful together with his crew’s aggressive stage. He mentioned:

“I respect Athletic Membership, however I’m very pleased with how we performed. All the things went effectively, and the gamers had been linked. I’m joyful, in fact, I’m joyful right here, and my whole teaching workers shares this sense of being on this stadium. We have now to take it step-by-step, and we’re glad to be again residence. I’m very optimistic. We’re targeted, keen to provide our greatest.”

The German supervisor then assured that Alejandro Balde is okay, regardless of being hooked at half-time after a blow to his head. He mentioned:

“He’s wonderful. We merely made the change as a precaution as a result of the incident occurred just some minutes earlier than halftime.”

Lastly, Hansi Flick was requested concerning the performances of gamers comparable to Eric Garcia and Robert Lewandowski, who had glorious video games towards Athletic Membership. On the Spaniard, he mentioned:

“As a coach, it’s excellent to have a participant like Eric. We didn’t have De Jong, and we had been clear that Eric can be the appropriate selection.”

Flick then spoke a few potential renewal for Eric. He continued:

“I hope so. We have now been engaged on it, and when it’s completed, we’ll speak about it. Everybody can see that Eric has improved lots, has confidence in all positions, and performs at a excessive stage.”

The ex-Bayern Munich boss additionally highlighted the significance of the Pole, who scored the primary aim on the renovated Camp Nou. He mentioned:

“He’s vital. He’s a participant who, when he will get an opportunity, will nearly definitely rating. He scored early, which was vital. Within the final ten years, he’s most likely one of the best quantity 9. Age has nothing to do with it; he’s match and nonetheless hungry for targets.”

Flick will certainly be pleased with how his crew performed towards Athletic Membership and can need them to proceed doing the identical towards Chelsea midweek. Let’s wait and see how the crew fares on their journey to Stamford Bridge.