He coach of FC Barcelona, Hansi Flickhas made it clear that he is not worried about the team’s last years in the Champions League and has expressed his confidence that the Barça team will once again regain respect in Europe. Despite the recent defeat against MonacoFlick remains steadfast in his optimism.
“We will earn respect in Europe again”
In the run-up to the match against Young BoysFlick was forceful: “I’m not worried about what happened before. Here we want to be successful in the Champions League, and to do so we have to win now. I am optimistic about it. “The team is playing well and if we have to earn respect again, we will.”
The confidence of the German coach is key to motivating the team for the next matches, knowing that Barça’s international prestige is at stake.
A Barcelona with pressure in the Champions League
After losing to Monaco in their first group stage match, Barcelona needs to score their first points in the competition against Young Boys. Flick has assured that he will put “the best possible team” on the field this Tuesday, aware of the urgency of victory.
However, he warned that it will not be easy, even though the Swiss are considered one of the most accessible teams in the group.
“Young Boys have been champions in their league and although they have not started well, They are dangerous against. They are a young and motivated team,” Flick explained. The coach knows that quick transitions, like the ones that hurt him against Osasuna in LaLiga, are a risk. “If you make mistakes against teams that play well on the counterattack, it is difficult to defend “he reflected.
Problems in the center of the field and the return of Frenkie de Jong
For the match, Flick will not be able to count on Eric Garciasanctioned after his expulsion in the duel against Monaco. In addition, the squad continues to suffer from limitations in the center of the field. However, the return of Frenkie de Jong offers a positive note, although the coach admits that he does not know how many minutes he will be able to use the Dutchman.
“It’s great news to have Frenkie back, even if it’s just for five or ten minutes. He is a key player for usand it will be good for him to be on the field, especially with the young players on the team,” said Flick, underlining the importance of the midfielder for Barça’s tactical balance.
The future of Szczesny and the situation of Iñaki Peña
Finally, the German coach avoided commenting on the arrival of the Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesnywho is about to sign for Barcelona. When asked if Szczesny would come in as a starter, Flick was clear: “I’m not talking about players who are not yet in the team. Here, no one is guaranteed a starting position“.
The match against Young Boys It will be a crucial test for Flick and Barcelona, who need a victory to redirect their path in Europe and begin to recover the respect lost in the Champions League.