“I have absolutely faith in my team,” replied Hansi film when he was asked if he feared a historical comeback from Borussia Dortmund in their quarter-final second stage of the Champions League. The Blaugrana takes a 4-0 lead to Germany from the first stage, with some talk even from players who are equipped.
Flick is said to be considering no fewer than four changes to Dortmund, although one is enforced by the absence of Alejandro Bald. He has taken an injury and will probably be replaced by Gerard Martin.
“We are lucky that a lead will be in the game, because tomorrow's game will be very difficult. I want my team to enjoy playing against one of the most important teams in all of Europe. We want to play a good game and retain the level of the 4-0 win of the first stage.”
Flick also had friendly words for Robert Lewandowski, who returns to his first club after leaving Poland, where he made his name for himself. Not that after many years in Bayern Munich he will get a warm welcome.
“It is noticeable to have a player of his caliber in the team. He is very professional and has a lot of experience. We count on him a lot, and every day he shows what he is capable of and has all the qualities that make him a good player. He is a great example for the rest of us.”
Perhaps the big conversation point in Canca in recent weeks has been the potential return of Marc-Andre ter Stegen of injury and whether he would come fit on the side once. Flick was relatively without obligation.
Another frequent subject in recent weeks has been rotation, because the toll of a long season is starting to show more and more.
“It is something I have already said. We want everyone to be available, and I cannot emphasize enough that these players are fantastic and always want to be there. I want to give them the chance to play in a final.”
While Baltde will miss, Flick Dani Olmo will have an injury back from an injury after the last 2.5 weeks.
“We will see if he can play tomorrow or not and if he can recover the weekend. He has high quality, but it is true that we cannot always count on him because of injuries. Yet we are very happy to have him back.”
It is proof of Barcelona's strong position that Flick was also asked about a sextet, a rare performance that he achieved at Bayern during his time.
“I always say it. I don't live in the past and what I have won with Bayern, but in the present. Everything that comes will be welcome, but that is the future, and we have to concentrate on the match against Dortmund. We have to concentrate on the game of tomorrow.”
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