Flick: A good start is important but the end is what matters, and this is the case of Juan García
Hans Flick, the manager of FC Barcelona, spoke about the big win over Racing Santander with a score of 7-2, confirming his satisfaction with his team's performance and emphasizing the need to continue working and developing despite the strong start.
Flick said: "It's like life, you always have to evolve. We played well, apart from the result, I like our style of play, and it's nice to see that. But the most important thing is to always be focused in every situation of the game, in every pass."
Juan added about the match: "I like our style of play and the result, and I am happy, the team is happy, and playing against Racing was not easy, as they play good football and want to have possession of the ball. We deserved this result."
Regarding the goalkeeping position, Flick explained: "I feel calm when Szczęsny plays, he made a mistake, but we all make mistakes. Juan García is struggling with a knee issue, and we will see how he is tomorrow."
Barcelona's manager addressed the team's strong start, saying: "It's good to have a good beginning, but the important thing is to have a good ending. We have confidence; the most important thing is the dynamics, enthusiasm, and pressure. We are going through a good moment, we want to win all our matches, and it won't be easy."
Regarding the team's continued pressing even after taking a big lead, Flick said: "This is our mentality, and this is the way we want to play. If we lose the ball, we must go and get it back."
Flick returned to discuss Szczęsny's mistake, explaining: "It's normal to make mistakes, that's football. Juan García had some knee issues, and we hope he will be fine. Szczęsny is our second goalkeeper, and everyone makes mistakes. We conceded a goal that wasn't necessary, but the first goal also wasn't necessary. Everyone makes mistakes, and these are things we need to work on."
Flick praised Karim Adeyemi, saying: "Football is a team game, the important thing is the team, and that is what I want from my players. Adeyemi offers a lot and has great potential to adapt; he will fit into our philosophy. He gives us a lot, as we saw today. He had the support of all FC Barcelona fans behind him. He wasn't having a good time in Germany, and he is also a well-liked player in the dressing room. He has great speed."
Regarding the current level of the team compared to previous seasons, Flick said: "It's not easy to compare with past teams, and I don't like doing that. I also loved the teams I coached in my first and second seasons. We haven't won anything yet; we need to work hard and put in the effort. We are on the right track, and we must continue in this way."
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