Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has been optimistic about Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s scenario on the membership, and in addition revealed one participant he was not proud of throughout their preseason tour of Asia. Ter Stegen is anticipated to be out for a number of months, however when he returned is prone to be on the backside of the pecking order when it comes to goalkeepers.
Talking forward of Barcelona’s La Liga opener in opposition to RCD Mallorca, Flick admitted he was not proud of Inigo Martinez’s departure, nor with Barcelona’s registration scenario, with little over 24 hours to go earlier than they kick off. Flick additionally confirmed that the decision to herald Joan Garcia and make him the primary was determination he made with the membership.
“For me, it’s a mutual determination. It’s about the way forward for the membership. Joan is a incredible goalkeeper, as is Tek; he has expertise. I’m proud of each of our goalkeepers.”
‘The necessary factor is that he recovers’ – Flick on ter Stegen
When requested about ter Stegen and his specific turmoil, Flick known as for dialogue and peace. His stand-off over sending his medical report back to La Liga was reportedly solved by a gathering between the German goalkeeper and the President Joan Laporta.
“A very powerful factor is that we discuss collectively, that we’re collectively and that he can return to taking part in on the very excessive degree he has. He has to recuperate and return, that’s crucial factor. He’s demonstrated for a few years that he will be at this excessive degree. And he has to get again to that. We’re on his facet to assist the group.”
Barça will ship the documentation to La Liga this midday to register Joan Garcia. @juliclaramunt
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‘Lamine Yamal’s work off the ball is necessary’ – Flick
All eyes can be on Lamine Yamal this season, the brand new inhabitant of Barcelona’s quantity 10 shirt. Flick was eager to position emphasis on Lamine Yamal’s defending as a lot as his prowess with the ball at his toes.
“Ultimately, crucial factor is that we win as a group. He’s an necessary a part of the group. I’m very proud of what I see; he’s coaching effectively, not simply with the ball, but in addition with urgent. You noticed that in opposition to Como, when he received the ball again. He’s excellent, the way in which he trains, and he has loads of room for enchancment. It’s going to be an excellent season. Targets aren’t crucial factor; crucial factor is that we win.”
‘I wasn’t proud of Dani Olmo in preseason’
In the meantime competitors for locations within the closing third has solely elevated with the arrival of Marcus Rashford. Specifically, behind their ahead, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Gavi and Raphinha can all play there.
“Final season he was spectacular. We’ve got high quality in lots of positions. Olmo may play there. Each participant has a mission on the group. A very powerful factor is that I’ve to handle it. I wasn’t totally proud of the beginning of preseason from Olmo, however these final two weeks have been excellent in coaching, and you might see it in opposition to Como.”