Flick: Not Everything is Perfect, and Gavi's Return was Wonderful
German coach Hans Flick analyzed Barcelona's big win against Sevilla with a score of 5-2 in the 28th round of the Spanish League, expressing a critical opinion despite the strong performance, confirming that there are some aspects that need improvement, while praising Gavi's return and the performance of the young players.
Flick said: "Not everything is perfect, Gavi's return was wonderful and the five goals as well, but the game's rhythm dropped a bit."
Regarding the two goals from the opposing team, he added: "I didn't like some things related to pressing and ball recovery, there are things that need improvement. I am happy with the three points and that Gavi, Raphinha, and Xavi Espart performed wonderfully."
Regarding Portuguese Cancelo, he continued: "He still needs some time to adapt, he didn't have the game rhythm, but he has the technique and caused two penalties, bringing Cancelo was the right decision, but he needs more adaptation."
About the course of the match, he said: "There are many positive things, but there are situations on the field that aren't perfect, we scored five goals and got three points, but at the start, we didn't play with the conviction I wanted, we have many matches ahead, and we need to play faster, the focus now is on Newcastle, a very good team."
Flick talked about Raphinha: "I've said before, there is a lot that I liked, but we can improve, I am happy, we have an important week, and on Wednesday we have a big match and we must present the best level."
Regarding the elections, he pointed out: "I won't tell you who I voted for, it's confidential, but it was a special day, I think everyone is happy, it was a good day, I don't want to say negatives, but I mean what needs improvement, we did a lot of things well, but there is what needs improvement for growth, Pedri's substitute minutes were clear, only 45 minutes, we managed it positively, and Gavi's return was wonderful too."
About the young players, he said about Lamine Yamal: "I think it's important for him to play, and Ronnie was supposed to come out due to his issues, and the change was decided in advance."
Regarding Gavi's return, he said: "It's great that he's back, the medical team did an excellent job, this is a step in the right direction, we don't know if he will play on Wednesday or Sunday, but he was present today, he has good technique, excellent passing, and individual skills, we are all happy with his return."
As for Pedri, he added: "I don't know when he will be ready to play 90 minutes, we will follow step by step, happy with his presence, whether he plays 46 or 60 or 90 minutes, we must manage the injuries he has suffered."
Regarding the gesture of giving Gavi the captain's armband, he continued: "It wasn't planned, it was a gesture from Ronald, it amazed me, and it shows the nature of the team."
Flick said: "Not everything is perfect, Gavi's return was wonderful and the five goals as well, but the game's rhythm dropped a bit."
Regarding the two goals from the opposing team, he added: "I didn't like some things related to pressing and ball recovery, there are things that need improvement. I am happy with the three points and that Gavi, Raphinha, and Xavi Espart performed wonderfully."
Regarding Portuguese Cancelo, he continued: "He still needs some time to adapt, he didn't have the game rhythm, but he has the technique and caused two penalties, bringing Cancelo was the right decision, but he needs more adaptation."
About the course of the match, he said: "There are many positive things, but there are situations on the field that aren't perfect, we scored five goals and got three points, but at the start, we didn't play with the conviction I wanted, we have many matches ahead, and we need to play faster, the focus now is on Newcastle, a very good team."
Flick talked about Raphinha: "I've said before, there is a lot that I liked, but we can improve, I am happy, we have an important week, and on Wednesday we have a big match and we must present the best level."
Regarding the elections, he pointed out: "I won't tell you who I voted for, it's confidential, but it was a special day, I think everyone is happy, it was a good day, I don't want to say negatives, but I mean what needs improvement, we did a lot of things well, but there is what needs improvement for growth, Pedri's substitute minutes were clear, only 45 minutes, we managed it positively, and Gavi's return was wonderful too."
About the young players, he said about Lamine Yamal: "I think it's important for him to play, and Ronnie was supposed to come out due to his issues, and the change was decided in advance."
Regarding Gavi's return, he said: "It's great that he's back, the medical team did an excellent job, this is a step in the right direction, we don't know if he will play on Wednesday or Sunday, but he was present today, he has good technique, excellent passing, and individual skills, we are all happy with his return."
As for Pedri, he added: "I don't know when he will be ready to play 90 minutes, we will follow step by step, happy with his presence, whether he plays 46 or 60 or 90 minutes, we must manage the injuries he has suffered."
Regarding the gesture of giving Gavi the captain's armband, he continued: "It wasn't planned, it was a gesture from Ronald, it amazed me, and it shows the nature of the team."