Flick: Araujo is ready to play as a starter, and this is what I told the players

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

The coach said: “I have I told the players that we have to play with 100% concentration tomorrow, it is up to us, they will try to score points, we have to play our game, it depends on us.”

He added: “Who It is normal for an injury to take some time before... Back to the highest level. Ansu has trained with the team. Araujo can play, it's a step forward. All the physical work is very good."

And about Suspended for two matches: “I will drink water before answering this question. My reaction was not good, that's clear. I tried to talk to Frenkie. There was something between Inigo and Vitor Roque. I don't want to complain to the referees. You don't want to waste your energy on this.” The thing that We can't change it. You have to accept the decisions. It was a tough blow, but we have to accept it. Maybe I have to work on my behavior. I just ask them to always whistle the same way, but we have to play better They do, is not complain to the referees. It's different than it was a few years ago. Our philosophy is to do what we can do. Referees can also improve. We are human beings and they make mistakes.”

Regarding Marcus Sorge, who will take over the leadership of the team in Flick’s absence: “We have good communication with Marcus, as he is a very experienced coach and knows a lot about football.” soccer. I believe in him and he has the quality to manage that.”

He continued: “Are the standards of referees the same between Barcelona and other teams? I will not answer again regarding the referees. You are very interested in what I have to say. I won't do that anymore. There you will find everything. The interpretation is your decision.”

And he followed: “Rotation tomorrow? The Leganes match tomorrow and we are not thinking about Atletico Madrid. The problem lies in choosing the same team, but also the players who can play and bring energy to the team. There may be a rotation.”

He stressed. “How will the players deal with your absence from the bench? The last thing I will say to the players will be in the hotel. If we win tomorrow, the next day I will hug the players.

And about Frenkie de Jong: “I don’t believe in individuals. I’m worried about the team.” Against Dortmund, we won the match with three points. I saw how they celebrated him, too. It's not about protecting him. He knows exactly what he has to do. We have to support the players to perform better Level.”

He continued: “Araujo? The plan is for him to play for a few minutes. I don’t know how many he will play. Maybe he will be a starter, and if he is not there, the plan is for him to be able to play.” From playing, he is ready to play, and we are happy to have him back.”

Regarding Rafinha’s rest: “Today is his birthday and I saw him having a lot of positive energy. I will talk to him tomorrow and I did not We have yet to decide whether he will rest or not ".

He concluded: "Did he speak privately with De Jong? It is important to speak with everyone, especially the injured. I hope we can help them do more and regain the rhythm they had Before the injury, we must support all the players, as well as Javi and Araujo... Our job is to take care of the players. I think they are doing their best to reach their highest professional level.”