Flick: We are capable of returning, and we must look positively towards the coming seasons
Hans Flick, the coach of Barcelona, spoke in an interview with the club's official channels before leading his 100th match with the team, which will take place next Saturday at Spotify Camp Nou against Villarreal.
Flick pointed out the importance of the comeback in the second leg of the King's Cup semi-final against Atletico: 'We are capable of returning, we must believe, we have to fight for the team, for the club, for the fans, and of course, the fans must be on our side, all of us together, reaching the cup final would be almost a dream.'
Flick touched on player substitutions, especially Lamine Yamal: 'We know that if you substitute Lamine, everyone looks to see his reaction. It's natural that as a player, when you leave the field, you are not satisfied, but in the end, another player deserves to play and that must be accepted.'
The German coach emphasized the strength of the youth team from La Masia: 'The most important are the players, and the coaches are here for them, to help them perform better, to grow, and to create daily competition. You can see how Lamine, Koubarsi, Bernal behave as a team, and this is the most important thing that makes Barcelona different. I love seeing a very young team with some experienced players who have the desire to improve, and this shows in how they celebrate every title or even after winning a match.'
Regarding the future and the next season, Flick said: 'I live match by match, day by day, this is the best thing you can do as a coach, follow the path, but it is also important to keep in mind the next season and everything that will come. I am very grateful for the work of Deco and my staff. For me, it is important to look positively towards the future, it is important to feel confident.'
He added about his influence on the team: 'Structure creates stability, and stability creates confidence, this can be noticed on the field. A Barcelona player must dominate when he goes out on the field, I try to give them that, confidence.'
Flick also touched on Joan Laporta: 'You must know what Barcelona means, its identity, its style of play. Laporta told me from the first day that it is not just important to win, but how you win, and this is what I believe in.'
Flick chose the most prominent moments during his 100 matches with the team: 'I choose the league title that I want to win again, along with Kounde's great goal in the cup final.'
Flick pointed out the importance of the comeback in the second leg of the King's Cup semi-final against Atletico: 'We are capable of returning, we must believe, we have to fight for the team, for the club, for the fans, and of course, the fans must be on our side, all of us together, reaching the cup final would be almost a dream.'
Flick touched on player substitutions, especially Lamine Yamal: 'We know that if you substitute Lamine, everyone looks to see his reaction. It's natural that as a player, when you leave the field, you are not satisfied, but in the end, another player deserves to play and that must be accepted.'
The German coach emphasized the strength of the youth team from La Masia: 'The most important are the players, and the coaches are here for them, to help them perform better, to grow, and to create daily competition. You can see how Lamine, Koubarsi, Bernal behave as a team, and this is the most important thing that makes Barcelona different. I love seeing a very young team with some experienced players who have the desire to improve, and this shows in how they celebrate every title or even after winning a match.'
Regarding the future and the next season, Flick said: 'I live match by match, day by day, this is the best thing you can do as a coach, follow the path, but it is also important to keep in mind the next season and everything that will come. I am very grateful for the work of Deco and my staff. For me, it is important to look positively towards the future, it is important to feel confident.'
He added about his influence on the team: 'Structure creates stability, and stability creates confidence, this can be noticed on the field. A Barcelona player must dominate when he goes out on the field, I try to give them that, confidence.'
Flick also touched on Joan Laporta: 'You must know what Barcelona means, its identity, its style of play. Laporta told me from the first day that it is not just important to win, but how you win, and this is what I believe in.'
Flick chose the most prominent moments during his 100 matches with the team: 'I choose the league title that I want to win again, along with Kounde's great goal in the cup final.'