Flick: Players Decide the New Captain, and This is Araújo's Future
Barcelona coach, Hans Flick, spoke to the media at the press conference ahead of the team's match against Seoul FC, which will take place on Thursday at 13:00 Spain time, as part of the team's preparatory tour for the new season.
The coach began his remarks about Araújo's future: "Araújo? Why should he leave? There are many rumors, but there is no indication from the player or the club that he will depart. I have a wonderful and diverse team, some positions have two or three players, which makes management difficult, but I am happy with the quality of the squad."
He added regarding Drew Fernandez: "He trained with us at the end of last season. An excellent player who still has a lot of room for development. I congratulate La Masia for the great work."
He continued: "Rashford has high quality, and we hope he shows all his potential this season, and Lamine Yamal is an exceptional talent, capable of deciding matches, and I am happy to have him with us. He will play tomorrow, and it will be an important match for the team."
Regarding the match against Seoul and praise for Jesse Lingard: "Lingard is a great player, and we know him well from his time in England, but our focus is on teamwork. Seoul's team is working well, and it will be a strong match."
He added: "We are very happy with the wonderful reception from the fans. The players are training well despite the high temperatures."
On the new captain of the team due to Ter Stegen's injury, he concluded: "The players are the ones who decide the team leaders, as has always been the case, and this is usually done two weeks before the start of the new season."
The coach began his remarks about Araújo's future: "Araújo? Why should he leave? There are many rumors, but there is no indication from the player or the club that he will depart. I have a wonderful and diverse team, some positions have two or three players, which makes management difficult, but I am happy with the quality of the squad."
He added regarding Drew Fernandez: "He trained with us at the end of last season. An excellent player who still has a lot of room for development. I congratulate La Masia for the great work."
He continued: "Rashford has high quality, and we hope he shows all his potential this season, and Lamine Yamal is an exceptional talent, capable of deciding matches, and I am happy to have him with us. He will play tomorrow, and it will be an important match for the team."
Regarding the match against Seoul and praise for Jesse Lingard: "Lingard is a great player, and we know him well from his time in England, but our focus is on teamwork. Seoul's team is working well, and it will be a strong match."
He added: "We are very happy with the wonderful reception from the fans. The players are training well despite the high temperatures."
On the new captain of the team due to Ter Stegen's injury, he concluded: "The players are the ones who decide the team leaders, as has always been the case, and this is usually done two weeks before the start of the new season."