Flick: I Don't Want to Lose Any Player from Barcelona at This Time
The head coach of FC Barcelona, Hans Flick, confirmed his commitment to all team players and his desire not to lose any player during the remaining period of the summer transfer market, specifically mentioning the duo Firmin and Marc Casado, amid several offers for them. However, he emphasized the necessity of everyone staying prepared for a tough and long season.
Regarding Casado, Flick said: "I have spoken to him, and I don't think he wants to leave the club, and I want him to stay because the season will be tough, and we need all players. He provides confidence to the team and the group, and we need him to achieve our goals."
About Firmin, he added: "I repeat what I said earlier, I do not want to lose any player at this time. Firmin is performing well, and I am happy with him and all the players. I want everyone to stay."
On the match against Levante, he continued: "They are a team with a good defense, but they are also dangerous in transitions. When they regain possession, they are very fast."
Regarding Gerard Martin, he said: "I spoke to him, and I hope he will be available tomorrow. We will see."
On the replacement for De Jong, he pointed out: "Gavi and Casado can play in that position."
About Lewandowski, he confirmed: "We will see, we have multiple options. Ferran scored in the last round, which is the best reason to repeat his participation, and if it is possible for Lewandowski to play for a few minutes, why not?"
Regarding De Jong's absence due to the birth of his child, he said: "I don’t usually talk about these topics, and I won’t do so today. Frenkie is always available."
On the team's performance against Mallorca, he added: "We are satisfied with the 3-0 win and the three points, but it is important that we improve and present a stronger performance, especially in this type of match."
Regarding the pressure of away matches, he continued: "We focus only on the next match, which is against Levante, after that we move on to the next one. That’s the nature of things, and I always live in the present."
About Rony Bardji: "He is not registered yet, so he will not be available for the next match. He will play 45 or 60 minutes with the reserve team. His behavior and mentality are excellent, and we hope things will change next week."
About Lamine Yamal and his celebration: "I don’t care what others say about the team. Lamine is 18 years old, he is a great player, and I will help him develop. His behavior is excellent."
About Rashford: "He can definitely be a good substitute for Ferran or Lewandowski. He has a good first touch and dribbling, and we rely on him a lot. He is 100% a great player."
Regarding the comparison with Pep Guardiola, he said: "No, I am not tired of winning. There is a big difference between me and Pep; he is on a completely different level. I am just trying to win more."
Regarding Casado, Flick said: "I have spoken to him, and I don't think he wants to leave the club, and I want him to stay because the season will be tough, and we need all players. He provides confidence to the team and the group, and we need him to achieve our goals."
About Firmin, he added: "I repeat what I said earlier, I do not want to lose any player at this time. Firmin is performing well, and I am happy with him and all the players. I want everyone to stay."
On the match against Levante, he continued: "They are a team with a good defense, but they are also dangerous in transitions. When they regain possession, they are very fast."
Regarding Gerard Martin, he said: "I spoke to him, and I hope he will be available tomorrow. We will see."
On the replacement for De Jong, he pointed out: "Gavi and Casado can play in that position."
About Lewandowski, he confirmed: "We will see, we have multiple options. Ferran scored in the last round, which is the best reason to repeat his participation, and if it is possible for Lewandowski to play for a few minutes, why not?"
Regarding De Jong's absence due to the birth of his child, he said: "I don’t usually talk about these topics, and I won’t do so today. Frenkie is always available."
On the team's performance against Mallorca, he added: "We are satisfied with the 3-0 win and the three points, but it is important that we improve and present a stronger performance, especially in this type of match."
Regarding the pressure of away matches, he continued: "We focus only on the next match, which is against Levante, after that we move on to the next one. That’s the nature of things, and I always live in the present."
About Rony Bardji: "He is not registered yet, so he will not be available for the next match. He will play 45 or 60 minutes with the reserve team. His behavior and mentality are excellent, and we hope things will change next week."
About Lamine Yamal and his celebration: "I don’t care what others say about the team. Lamine is 18 years old, he is a great player, and I will help him develop. His behavior is excellent."
About Rashford: "He can definitely be a good substitute for Ferran or Lewandowski. He has a good first touch and dribbling, and we rely on him a lot. He is 100% a great player."
Regarding the comparison with Pep Guardiola, he said: "No, I am not tired of winning. There is a big difference between me and Pep; he is on a completely different level. I am just trying to win more."