In this video
- Flick said what came before does not count. Frankfurt are a very young team with intensity and fast players, and although recent results were not good, they can hurt Barcelona if they are not at their best.
- Flick said injuries have meant managing every player's load, with six players covering the back four. They were exhausted late against Betis, but the back line is doing really well.
- Flick said people always forget one of the defenders is only 18. In the last game he made, Flick thinks, 87 passes at 100%, which he believes was a first in La Liga and shows his quality.
- Asked about being four points ahead of Real Madrid, Flick said they always look at themselves and do not want to speak about Madrid. Being ahead is really good, but it is a long journey.
- Asked whether the chance of another goalkeeper making the squad against Frankfurt creates a dilemma, or whether Garcia is his first choice, Flick said simply that he is number one.
- Asked about a centre-back who earned his place through work, Flick said such players stand for attitude and mentality. A left foot in that position gives them more options to build up, and he is doing it well.
“…you waste too much energy for this and I want to keep it for my team.”
- Flick did not want to say too much before a huge opponent. When they are well connected and positioned, he said, they can control the game and press straight away on losing the ball.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed the media ahead of the crucial Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Hansi Flick made it clear that the focus isn’t on Real Madrid or La Liga standings it’s on performance and continued progress.
He praised young star Pau Cubarsi for his record-breaking pass accuracy and highlighted the team’s defensive improvement despite a tough injury spell. Flick discussed how controlling the game through compact pressing and ball retention is key to their current form.
With Champions League football returning to Camp Nou, the stakes are high and expectations even higher.
Flick also addressed the goalkeeping situation, confirming Joan García remains the number one while Marc-André ter Stegen could return to the squad. Despite Real Madrid’s recent loss to Celta Vigo, Flick stressed that his focus remains solely on Barcelona’s journey.
Can Barça take another step forward under Flick’s tactical vision and prove themselves on the European stage?
