Flick: This is my advice to Yamal, and Girona is a complex opponent

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick appeared in a press conference, to talk about tomorrow’s confrontation against Girona, in the fifth round of the Spanish League.

The coach said: “Girona is a competitor. It is complicated, and it is in the Champions League, but we have the necessary confidence after achieving 12 points in the first 4 matches. It is related to the way we will start the match.”

He added: “It is a Champions League level match. I watched Girona’s matches, and I see them playing well, but we are in a good position, and I hope we continue like this.”

He added:” I have not yet decided the lineup that will play tomorrow’s match. We are happy with Fati’s return, but he will not play tomorrow. Javi’s return may be a little delayed, but Fati may return next Tuesday.”

He stressed: “Girona is a good team when it has possession of the ball, so we have to put pressure on it, and defend as one unit, as we prepared well defensively, and I hope we will show that in the match. If we have possession of the ball, I think we will have a greater chance of winning.”

On his candidate to win the next Ballon d’Or: “It is not my job to determine who will win it. There are great players with high quality. But others decide who will win it, that is not my job.”

He continued: “Losing to Girona twice last season? We are not looking back, and we are focusing on what we have to offer this season. As I said, we are doing well, but we have to be 100% good defensively, otherwise we will not be able to win. Tomorrow is a good test for us before the Champions League competitions.”

Wadad: “Lamine has a high level. He is still young and can improve. It is great to see him in training, but he has to improve and play hard. If you want to be a champion, you must not rest.”

And he said: “I think the most important thing for the coach is the atmosphere in the club. What I said in the past weeks is that I am happy here.” And the assistance Deco provides to create a positive atmosphere in the club. I believe that everyone gives their best.”

He concluded: “A player of Rafinha’s size and experience, when they see his level and good performance, that gives more energy to the rest of the players in order to perform.” The best of them all. He gives an amazing and important performance for us in every match, and he is important for us tomorrow as well.”