Flick: We focus on the highest level in the Champions League, and this is Torres' situation
Hans Flick, Barcelona's coach, held a press conference before the anticipated match against Copenhagen in the final round of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. He emphasized the importance of full concentration on the upcoming match and working at the highest level to achieve the team's goal of qualifying among the best eight teams.
Regarding the injury of team player Andreas Christensen, Flick said: "It was a difficult moment when he got injured because he was at a good level, playing at a very high level and giving us a lot of options. This injury was tough because it happened during training and affected the whole team and the technical staff. He will return, and I believe he will be able to finish the season well."
On Roni Bardji: "He has played good matches. It's not easy for him because he is compared to Lamine Yamal, but in every training session, he focuses on improving day by day. We made the right decision when signing him; he plays well with both feet and has excellent finishing."
On Copenhagen's coach, Flick explained: "I have followed his career but have not been able to talk to him."
On Lamine Yamal and his pressure on opponents: "The relationship is good, as it is with the other players. If we hadn't scored the first goal, we might not have reached the third. I appreciate that he presses and gives us the advantage. In the end, everyone wants to see the goal, but as a coach, I assess the other aspect more; he is a key to scoring goals and getting the team into a good dynamic during the match."
On the difference between starters and substitutes: "I agree with that; in all teams, it's the same. You have eleven players who can start and five others who can finish the match. The important thing is to prove they can play at this level. I think the previous performance shows a lot about how we dealt with it. My team always behaves as a good team and in an excellent position."
On the new format of the Champions League: "I like it; we have a great opportunity to stand among the best eight teams, and we will do everything we can to achieve that. I love this new format."
On Fermín López: "I think the club did a good job. He is a great player in several positions, his mentality in every match is excellent, with the ball also very good, and I am happy he stays longer. When players from La Masia reach the first team, that's ideal. I think he enjoys every day."
On the haste in playing: "We must take it step by step. First, we must play the match and respect Copenhagen. We have to play at the highest possible level, try to keep our sheet clean, then step by step."
On Ferran Torres: "He underwent the final tests yesterday, and today he trained. He is fine and ready to play the match; it is very important for us, this is what I want to see."
He also sent a message to the technical staff and players, saying: "We must focus on what concerns us and what is in our hands. We have a tough match against Copenhagen; we will not make excuses, and we have the desire and confidence, with our style and way of playing. This is the UEFA Champions League, and we have to reach our highest level."
On the match, Flick said: "We are confident and respect Copenhagen because they also need to win. We must play at the highest level because the task will not be easy. We want to be among the best eight teams, that is our job."
Regarding the injury of team player Andreas Christensen, Flick said: "It was a difficult moment when he got injured because he was at a good level, playing at a very high level and giving us a lot of options. This injury was tough because it happened during training and affected the whole team and the technical staff. He will return, and I believe he will be able to finish the season well."
On Roni Bardji: "He has played good matches. It's not easy for him because he is compared to Lamine Yamal, but in every training session, he focuses on improving day by day. We made the right decision when signing him; he plays well with both feet and has excellent finishing."
On Copenhagen's coach, Flick explained: "I have followed his career but have not been able to talk to him."
On Lamine Yamal and his pressure on opponents: "The relationship is good, as it is with the other players. If we hadn't scored the first goal, we might not have reached the third. I appreciate that he presses and gives us the advantage. In the end, everyone wants to see the goal, but as a coach, I assess the other aspect more; he is a key to scoring goals and getting the team into a good dynamic during the match."
On the difference between starters and substitutes: "I agree with that; in all teams, it's the same. You have eleven players who can start and five others who can finish the match. The important thing is to prove they can play at this level. I think the previous performance shows a lot about how we dealt with it. My team always behaves as a good team and in an excellent position."
On the new format of the Champions League: "I like it; we have a great opportunity to stand among the best eight teams, and we will do everything we can to achieve that. I love this new format."
On Fermín López: "I think the club did a good job. He is a great player in several positions, his mentality in every match is excellent, with the ball also very good, and I am happy he stays longer. When players from La Masia reach the first team, that's ideal. I think he enjoys every day."
On the haste in playing: "We must take it step by step. First, we must play the match and respect Copenhagen. We have to play at the highest possible level, try to keep our sheet clean, then step by step."
On Ferran Torres: "He underwent the final tests yesterday, and today he trained. He is fine and ready to play the match; it is very important for us, this is what I want to see."
He also sent a message to the technical staff and players, saying: "We must focus on what concerns us and what is in our hands. We have a tough match against Copenhagen; we will not make excuses, and we have the desire and confidence, with our style and way of playing. This is the UEFA Champions League, and we have to reach our highest level."
On the match, Flick said: "We are confident and respect Copenhagen because they also need to win. We must play at the highest level because the task will not be easy. We want to be among the best eight teams, that is our job."