Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick addressed the media ahead of tomorrow’s La Liga clash against Osasuna, reflecting on the team's recent performance and the challenges of the upcoming game. The German tactician praised Osasuna’s strong home form and the atmosphere at El Sadar Stadium:
"It's always nice to win, it doesn't matter if it's for a number or not. We know that Osasuna will be difficult. They have taken 10 points out of 12 at home. From what I've heard, they have a great crowd and a great atmosphere, and I like that."
Flick also expressed his delight in managing the Catalan club:
"Being a Barça coach is fantastic."
He highlighted the dedication and professionalism of defender Jules Koundé, who has been a standout performer this season:
"Koundé? You can tell he needs to rest. It's amazing what I see from him. After the game, he goes to training. It's unbelievable, he's a professional player who takes good care of his body, always trying to improve and improve himself."
Flick also spoke highly of his squad’s mentality and work ethic:
"My players are very well-rounded sportingly. Their mentality is great, and they train hard. And right now, it's great to be the coach of Barcelona."
Regarding the lineup for the match against Osasuna, Flick mentioned the possibility of squad rotation while emphasizing the need for experienced players:
"Rotation? Of course, we will rotate a few. But we also need experienced players like Raphinha and Lewandowski. We will see what happens with Iñigo as well, who was injured in the last game. We will see what happens."
On Frenkie de Jong's condition and potential return, Flick provided an update:
"Frenkie? I see him in good shape, so does Gavi. Frenkie is close to returning to help us. Tomorrow he will have a rest because he needs it, but we will see what happens."
Flick also explained why Raphinha had not trained on the grass:
"Raphinha didn't train on the grass because I thought he could do a different exercise. Sometimes it's good for some players not to train on the grass. We'll assess tomorrow, because we'll do some training and play with the ball."
When asked about Real Madrid's players, Vinicius and Endrick, Flick was clear about his focus:
"Vinicius and Endrick? I don't focus on Real Madrid. Right now, I'm focused on the game against Osasuna."
The coach emphasized the importance of the clean sheet in their previous match and mentioned that the goalkeeper situation would be assessed later:
"We managed to get a clean sheet in the last game. That gives us more confidence. Now I'll assess the goalkeeper situation later."
Barcelona will be looking to maintain their perfect start to the La Liga season with a win against a resilient Osasuna side. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with the Blaugrana keen to continue their winning streak and solidify their position at the top of the table.
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