Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke a number of topics in advance on their Copa del Rey quarterfinals collision with Valencia. The head of the press conference was his answer to Real Madrid's letter to the RFEF about referees, but Flick also explained his thinking about various selection filemmas.
The current first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny initially got his chance in the Copa del Rey, and Flick was asked if Inaki Pena, now number two, would return for the Cup competition.
“Tek is number one. It is clear, “he told the press and was later asked what Szczesny made his number one.
“I understand that you compare two players. Inaki is a fantastic keeper, but we have chosen his personality and his style. He is doing well. They are both great keepers, just like our young talents. The decision is what we have made and we must stick to it. We always decide for the well -being of the team and that's how I want to do it. '
Flick confirmed reports that Dani Olmo would return from an injury to Los Che, but Gavi ruled out of the fight, while he continues his recovery of a head trauma on Sunday.
“Dani is an option for the second half, for Gavi there is a protocol and it is not an option for tomorrow. Nowadays he trained on the sidelines and it is good to do this because the blow was very difficult, also for the opponent who had an injury. “
“Dani has shown in many games how important he is for us. He scores goals, he knows how to keep the ball. It is important to have players like him in the team, but we have to take care of him. He has been wounded a lot, but we must also let him play. We must be careful, know his feelings to adjust. He is very important to us. '
Barcelona hit Valencia 7-1 in a meeting just over a week ago in Montjuic, but Flick said he was expecting a difficult and other game in Mestalla, partly because of the atmosphere. Their first match in Valencia was a strict affair, but Flick did not exclude rotations either.
“It is normal for us to think of rotations. We play at 9.30 pm and we will not be able to travel back from Valencia, which means that we arrive late, at three or four in the morning. Then we have a game in Seville and we have to think about the players. There may be rotations. “
With Frenkie de Jong who replaces Marc Casado against Alaves during the break, and changed the game in favor of Barcelona, Flick was asked what the Dutchman could bring them.
“You always compare players in position, but that doesn't work. We have a competition tomorrow and another Sunday. We will arrive at Dawn and I need all the players. I'm glad I have options. Frenkie is a great player, but that also applies to Casado. It doesn't matter who I choose, the most important thing is the team. “
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