Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick addresses Marc-André ter Stegen’s confirmed departure to Girona, praising the goalkeeper while affirming the club’s decision to move forward without him. Flick also shares insights on Barcelona’s mindset ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League clash with Slavia, emphasizing the need to win both remaining games to reach 16 points and secure a spot in the Round of 16.
Flick touches on tactical preparation for Slavia Prague’s high pressing and aggressive transitions, and confirms the team trained early in cold weather to adapt to matchday conditions. He remains confident in his young squad’s development, highlighting players like Pedri, Guiu, and Raphinha, and calls on the team to show hunger and resilience after their controversial La Liga loss.
The coach affirms Pedri is fine after Carlos Soler’s brutal tackle and underscores the midfield duo of Pedri and Frenkie de Jong as key to the team’s ambitions. Flick wraps up by reinforcing the squad’s dream to win the Champions League, stating Barcelona is ready to step up and prove their pedigree on the European stage.
