Flick: Barcelona Player is a Genius, and La Liga Doesn't Care About Clubs

Barcelona coach Hans Flick appeared in a press conference to discuss tomorrow's match against Celta Vigo in the 32nd round of the Spanish league at Montjuïc Stadium.

He added: "We are focusing on tomorrow's match, which is really important. Celta Vigo has a clear playing style and philosophy, and we need to show our strengths that we did not display against Dortmund. Today we talked about what we need to improve. "

He continued: "The loss against Dortmund? Do you know how many matches we have played in the past two weeks? We are in the same situation we were in before the Milan match. We arrive late, at three o'clock, and sleep at five. This is what happens here; in every league, clubs are protected when playing in the Champions League. We have no time to rest. Decision-makers do not realize this. But we are in the semi-finals, and the other team is out of the competition. Maybe we are not at our best, but I am proud of my team."

He added: "In Dortmund, we did not play our best. It's April 18, and if someone had told us that we would reach the cup final, the Champions League semi-finals, and be at the top of the table... we wouldn't have believed it. We have only lost one match; thanks to the first match, we reached the semi-finals. The team knows what it has to do tomorrow, and I hope it proves that."

He continued: "After the Dortmund match, we arrived late, but we managed things well. The players are young, and the veterans are very professional. We must give our best, no matter how many minutes we play. One might be tired, but we have to give our best, and if someone is tired, they will ask to be substituted. We have to look in the mirror, be honest, and see if we are giving our best. The players are giving their all, whether they play 45 minutes or 10 minutes. They are giving their best."

He remarked: "What do you think of Inter? I appreciate their style of play. They are an experienced team, well-organized with and without the ball. They have good attackers and defenders... Pavard was a player in my team. They have a great coach. He is performing excellently. It will be a tough match."

He mentioned: "Resting Koundé? When I decide to rest him for 30 minutes, he runs on the beach the next day, so it's better for him to play. His level is amazing. But I know that rest is also beneficial. I talk to them; if they are honest, they tell me how they feel. That's what matters. But we also analyze the data."

He continued: "Yamal? Everyone knows he is a genius. He is 17 years old and facing pressure. But I talk to them, and they tell me if they are tired. The same goes for Jules and the rest of the players. Olmo? He is ready; he is prepared. Firmin also performed wonderfully. We will see. Olmo is ready to play."

Regarding Iñigo Martínez: "It's important for us to communicate on the pitch. He sees everything. He is one of those players who manages the team from the back. I am very happy with him; he is very professional. He is a leader and is performing great this season."

On the match schedule: "I don't want to complain or make excuses. I just mentioned it. We will not play against Valladolid on Sunday at two o'clock, but on Saturday at nine in the evening. But why don't we play at four or six in the evening? I want to see who decides that. It's a joke. If we succeed in the Champions League, that would be good for La Liga; I can't find the words. The situation is unbelievable. Every federation, like the German league, cares about the clubs, but here, they say they will return at six in the morning; they do not realize what that means for the players. It's unbelievable."

About tomorrow's match: "It will be a tough match. It depends on us. We have to give our best. They are a good team with a bold and defined playing style. They have performed well away from home. We need to play excellently."

Regarding Alejandro Balde's condition, he concluded: "We have to wait and see how things develop day by day."