Barcelona welcomed Alejandro Bald and Marc Casado of injuries for El Clasico, but Hansi filmed everything but that Gerard Martin would continue. The last suffering defensively against Inter in the Champions League, but performed well in the future and noted two assists.
Balde is out last month with a hamstring injury, but after missing the Copa del Rey final and the semi-final of the Champions League will be back in action against Real Madrid. However, Flick confirmed that he would probably come from the bank alone.
“I don't think I will play them in the beginning. I think Gerard and the rest of the players are doing very well, and after the injury things are a bit different. After this game we have three more, so we have to be careful. I think Balde can have minutes in the second half, he is ready for that.”
The Blaugrana will also be without Jules Kounde, which means that Martin and Eric Garcia will probably start. The latter played well against Inter on the right and probably seems to do this again on Sunday.
“We can see that both players are very professional and have improved a lot since the beginning of the season. It is no surprise for me. If you see Gerard playing in the semi -final of the Champions League, he had a fantastic game, it is great to see him at this level. We miss Banging in this situation, because he also had a great season.”
“And Eric, what can I say? I love his mentality and his attitude; He is a great professional. When I ask him: 'If he wants to play as a center-ridge, full-back or number six? “He has no problem at all. He is really doing well with the ball, but also without.
Barcvelona has surprised many this season with their aggressive high line at the back, something where Flick was criticized at various points in the season, and again to admit to Inter.
“When we started, philosophy was clear. In the beginning we of course had some doubts, but in the end it is about the whole team, not just the back line. It is important for us to always be busy on the ball. You have to know who starts with this dynamic and who follows to win the ball back.”
“There have been games, especially in the beginning, where we saw doubts, but the team has adapted very well. They have also improved and are happy with the style and how we want to play. If you see the quality of the players, you are happy. We are satisfied with the intensity in training; they work very hard and today we see the results.”
One of the leaders of that backline, perhaps the one who set the tone, has been Inigo Martinez.
“Inigo has a different style. He is a player who likes to be more in -depth, and he has improved and adapted. It is incredible to see how he is adjusted. He is a leader and always concentrates on winning every game. How he is always with his player. Simple.
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