Barcelona squeezed Rayo Vallecano on Monday evening, in a victory that brought them back to the top of the table. Much of the conversation around Barcelona's line-up was aimed at the absence of Jules Kounde, but another noticeable absence was that of Marc Casado.
Casado was one of the revelations of the season, earned a starting role in September and used a series of impressive versions, including highlights against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. He also made his Spain debut in November.
However, since his error Barcelona against Atletico Madrid cost and the ball put the ball on a plate for Rodrigo de Paul, Casado has seen his role in the decline. While he started both games in the Spanish Supercup against Athletic Club and Real Madrid, he has only completed 90 minutes since then. In two of their La Liga collisions he was completed during the break and did not start in their last five games.
When asked if Casado had done something wrong to lose his place, Flick denied that idea.
“No. He has done nothing wrong. I also speak Casa, at the moment it is because Frenkie is doing really well, he also gives a good level in possession and moments. This is what we have to do at the moment, Frenkie starts , but Casa is doing well “
“So it's not, when one plays, it's something against the other. Everyone has their job. We are one team, and when everyone plays, they have to play well, it's normal. “
When he was asked to place De Jong in the side, Flick was without obligation.
“I am very satisfied with the performance of the entire team. It is easy to change players. That is very important and what I pass on to the team. And we are in even more at the time of the season. “
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