Hansi Flick: “I only care about winning the next match”
Hansi Flick: “I only care about winning the next match” Speaking ahead of the Rayo Vallecano match at the Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed concerns regarding player workload, especially after a demanding midweek fixture in the UEFA Champions League. Flick made it clear that fatigue is not an issue within his squad. He stated that he is not concerned about his players’ minutes played ahead of this match, adding that everyone on the starting lineup and the roster “is ready to play.
” To further reinforce his point, Flick highlighted the scheduling advantage his team holds heading into this fixture. While Barcelona were in action earlier in the week, their opponents had less recovery time. Explaining the situation, he added that, against Rayo Vallecano, Barça “has had an extra day to rest” compared to their opponent.
Barcelona’s home record Despite Barcelona’s impressive home record since returning to Spotify Camp Nou, Flick was quick to downplay any story around statistics or past performances. Making his priorities clear, he said, “The only thing that matters to me is the next match, and that is the match against Rayo,” and continued, “I don’t focus on whether I’ve won home matches. Flick has expressed his confidence.
(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) “I only care about winning the next match. ” Flick also took a moment to highlight the development of one of Barcelona’s rising talents. When asked about Marc Bernal, the coach expressed satisfaction with the youngster’s progress, stating, “We’re very happy with his improvement .
” On the other side, Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez offered a clear and ambitious outlook. He explained that simply defending against Barcelona would not be enough. He expanded on that philosophy by stressing the importance of balance, adding, “We’ve played some great games against Barça, and while everyone says you have to defend well when you play against them, if you spend the whole game defending and don’t attack, you’re going to have a problem.