Flick: This is the case of Rafinha and Lewandowski, and we have to be careful tomorrow

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

The coach said: “Betis A good team, and they have experienced players. Their style depends on high pressure, and we have to be careful. They are good at playing with the ball and playing sharply. We have to be highly focused.”

He added: "Has it become... The team is calmer after the victory in Mallorca? We must have the same mentality that we have in Mallorca. Next week we also have the Champions League. It is important for the team to believe in its strengths, and this is what this young team needs.”

He added: “Can Rafinha get a rest? No, no. We are very convinced that we need Rafa in every match. When you are available, you will play. Lewandowski is in good condition and will be a starter.” Tomorrow.”

Regarding Real Madrid’s loss against Bilbao: “What I always try to do is focus on the team, and on what we can do. It does not depend on the opponent, either Whether Real Madrid or anyone else, you have to focus on what you can do. This is the way we work. Another great match awaits us tomorrow.”

And about not participating in the Club World Cup: “I cannot change the matter. We are not there and in good condition. At the end of next season I also think about my players who are already bearing a lot of burdens. It might also be good for them to get more rest. We will have a longer preparatory period to prepare them.”

He continued: “Araujo will not be there tomorrow. Maybe he can play against Dortmund, but our goal is for him to play against Leganes. It is not easy to include him in all the matches because the team is performing well. I am very happy. In today’s training, we focus on tomorrow.”

And Ben: Are you confident about his return? Ansu and Christensen soon? I think when you think about the number of games we've had next year since the beginning of the year, it's important to have a rotation, so the players can recover. Of course I like the recovery of the players, let's hope they can all recover before the end of the year.

And about Vitor Roque: “I'm not worried, I trust my players. All teams have Good players, the same applies to Betis. We have to defend as well as possible. He is in very good condition and improving. We realized that when he arrived he was not in the best position. I spoke to him and he was not completely happy, and this was the best decision for him. It's very good for him to feel better And to be more positive.”

And Noah: “Is it better to play more matches at home? Maybe, I am not completely convinced because you have to play all the matches we have seen Indeed, what happened last weekend, let's hope so. I was talking this morning with my assistant about this and we hope that we can play in the new stadium. "G

He continued: “What do you think of Pellegrini’s work? He is a very experienced coach and knows how to get the most out of him His players always play great football and love to have the ball. He knows how to convey confidence to the players.”

He concluded: “Barcelona does not know how to win when Yamal does not participate as a starter. 11 wins when he starts? If this statistic is correct, we are looking forward to meeting tomorrow.”