Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has explained that he will solve his selection dilemmas against Atletico Madrid by assessing their individual qualities against the problems Los Colchoneros. Flick has a number of midfield options for the first stage of their Copa del Rey Semi-Final.
Last time-out against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona dominated a large part of the game, but was a fool of Los Colchoneros by Alexander Sorloth to win the match 2-1. Flick was asked what he would take from it.
“I think the positive thing we have shown is our football. We had the chance to score more goals before they did. The most important thing is to score more than your opponent. We must also think that it is not a draw and that is considering that. “
In midfield, Flick has a range of options to choose from. Earlier in the season, Marc Casado, Pedri and Dani Olmo seemed like a fixed trio in the middle, but the recovery of Gavi and Frenkie de Jong from injury made his decisions much more difficult.
“I think we have a lot of quality in this position, everyone is at an optimal level and can give us different things. We will have to see what we need against Atlético, I will decide tomorrow. '
Flick was also questioned about the improvement of many individual performance, such as Raphinha, but he said it was all a product of their work as a collective.
“What I like best about us is that we are one unit here, not only players, but also the staff. We are almost a family and for me it is almost the most important thing. Everyone knows what to give for this team and I am the one who has to manage it. It must be said that with this young team they are doing very well, they fit in and are in shape. “
The most important question for Barcelona is whether Lamine Yamal will be absent for a second draw against Los Rojiblancos, who missed their defeat earlier in the season due to injury. Both parties are separated by only one point in La Liga, and this will be the start of a decisive run for both parties.
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