In this video
- Asked about the pressure, Flick said there is pressure in every Champions League game. Slavia defend really well and press very high, and they want to win both matches to reach 16 points.
“…we have a young team and I think also everyone has potential to reach the next level.”
- Asked about the cold, Flick said the good thing is the players have to run, so maybe it is warmer. They normally train at home and arrive that evening, but it was better to train there to adapt.
- Flick said Ter Stegen said that morning he is going, and he thinks the club's different decision for the future was right. He wished him well and hopes to see him with Germany at the World Cup.
- Asked about a young player's first season, Flick said he has played really well when he started. The position is maybe not easy for him, but he looks good in training and can help tomorrow.
- Flick said they were disappointed with Sunday's result, but it was better to lose that way than to show a bad performance. He thinks they also have to be more resolute in front of goal.
- Asked how Pedri was after a tackle, Flick said he asked him straight after the game and he was okay. He called him one of their important players, at a top level in midfield.
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.
