Hansi Flick appeared on Friday to analyse the current situation at Barcelona and the match against Getafe. During the coach’s press conference, there was one name that dominated many of the questions: Lamine Yamal. The coach said that he has to learn from this situation, as he had never had a muscle injury before, and wished him a great World Cup. On the Azulones, he warned that they are in great form and highlighted their defence. He also hinted that Raphinha and Bernal could return next week.
Getafe
“If you look at the last ten games, they would be second in the table. They defend very well, they have their own philosophy. The important thing is to have the right rhythm and not make too many mistakes.”
If you look at Getafe’s last ten games, they would be second in the table
Lamine Yamal
“The situation is not easy for us or for him. He will also have to manage it and learn. It was his first muscle injury and he is very focused. He is motivated. He will be ready for the World Cup and will come back stronger.”
Injury prevention
“We have to analyse everything. After the season we will have enough time. We will take a look at everything and see how to improve. We don’t like injuries, but I’m going to focus on the next game, against Getafe.”
Bordalas on Flick
“I think he’s right and you have to focus on your own team but, sometimes, after a game there’s a lot of emotion and things are what they are. We’re fighting, just like the players on the pitch.”
Casualties
“Everyone has to give one hundred percent for the team and for the rest of the teammates. We have six more games left and our goal is always to win and tomorrow will not be easy. We will have the necessary quality and we have to play a very good game.”
I’m impressed with Gavi’s level after the injury
Bernal and Raphinha
“When they are ready and train with the team, they will be. But, at the moment, they have not entered group training and neither is available for tomorrow. I think next week, although we have to go day by day, we will have better news.”
Leaders
“It’s not about age, it’s personality. If you ask me about Gavi, he’s different from before the injury. He’s a more focused, more restrained player. I’m impressed with his level after the injury. He gives everything. He’s always well connected with the team.”
Lamine’s injury moment
“He noticed something after the foul, but it didn’t seem serious, and he decided to take responsibility. It got worse, but you have to have the feeling. He had never had a muscle injury and it’s part of the learning curve. It’s another experience for him, it’s what he has to learn, the signals that your body sends you. At the beginning of the season he also missed some games and we did not do badly.”
Lamine had never had a muscle injury and is part of the learning curve
Having the right to a play review
“I’m not an expert. It’s not easy for me and I don’t want to talk about these things. In matches you have to give one hundred percent so you don’t have to rely on the referee’s decisions. I don’t want to talk about it, they don’t have an easy job. You have to focus on yourself.”
Balde
“He come back from injury and Cancelo has been playing very well. Football is like that. He has to show in every training session that he is back and at his best. Now everyone has to give everything so that we can win LaLiga.”
Rooney
“Of course he’s ready. He’s always ready, even when Lamine could play. As I said in the last press conference, he’s a professional and trains very well. We’ll see tomorrow if he starts or comes off the bench.”
Everything that happens to Lamine affects everyone, a lot of noise is generated
Lamine’s emotional state
“For me, at his age, at 18, he’s doing very well. He’s been under a lot of pressure, it’s the third or fourth question about Lamine. Everything that happens to Lamine affects everyone, there’s a lot of noise. He’s been at a fantastic level in the last few weeks and he’s a measured, ready, intelligent player, he knows what he wants… and this injury affects him, but it’s normal his reaction. Now we have to focus on the recovery process and that’s what he wants to do. I wish him to have a fantastic World Cup.”
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