Barcelona coach Hansi Flick addressed the media as his team prepares for the crucial Champions League clash against Young Boys. Here are the key takeaways from his press conference:
✴️ How are your preparations for the match against Young Boys?
🎙️ "We've analyzed our opponent thoroughly. Young Boys are a brave team and showed great adaptability in their recent match against Aston Villa. We need to be cautious. Our team must demonstrate bravery while maintaining the right mentality."
✴️ Did you expect this type of match against Osasuna?
🎙️ "I'm not sure what you mean. Our mission is always to play to win and handle pressure. We need to forget the results against Monaco and Osasuna. Playing at home in the Champions League, we must be strong. We had to make some decisions against Osasuna to rest certain players for this important match."
✴️ How do you feel about Frenkie de Jong's return?
🎙️ "His return is fantastic news for us. It's encouraging to see injured players coming back gradually. By the end of October, we hope to have more players returning. Frenkie's commitment has been amazing; he wants to help the team. He might not be ready for a full 45 minutes yet, but we will manage his return carefully."
✴️ After the loss to Osasuna, how do you plan to regain balance?
🎙️ "We need to improve our ball possession and positioning while minimizing mistakes. Winning also depends on our defensive performance. All players know they must contribute defensively."
✴️ Did you witness the recent disturbances during the Madrid derby?
🎙️ "I’m not aware of what happened."
✴️ Some Atlético fans threw objects during the match.
🎙️ "We need to identify those fans. Ultimately, supporters come to cheer for their teams, but some engage in extreme behavior."
✴️ What are your goals for the match against Young Boys?
🎙️ "We need to improve and win this match. Losing the first game puts us under pressure, and we must secure our first three points at home. There are upcoming challenges, so it's vital we maximize our points."
This summary covers Flick's thoughts on the upcoming match and Barcelona's focus on bouncing back from recent results, all while managing key players' fitness and defensive discipline.