Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick admitted that whereas there was little time to arrange for giant video games today, he did need alterations from each their efficiency within the Copa del Rey remaining, and of their strategy to face Inter within the Champions League semi-final first leg. The Catalans may have house benefit within the first leg at Montjuic, as was the case within the quarter-final.
Flick was extremely complementary of Inter forward of their tie, as was Lamine Yamal, with the Italian giants representing a difficult match-up for Barcelona.
“We’re solely targeted on the primary leg, and that’s the primary leg of our goal. Inter might be very troublesome; they’re the most effective defences in Europe. They’ve a fantastic midfield and the 2 strikers are excellent. But additionally the transition they make could be very harmful. So that they defend good, but in addition assault. Now we have to be prepared.”
The German coach had no concern over his gamers struggling to be in the fitting place mentally after the euphoria of beating Actual Madrid in a remaining.
“What I can say is that each one the gamers are targeted and wish to attain the ultimate. The win towards Madrid is necessary for our feelings and may help us maintain pushing. I believe we will attain the ultimate. They’ll give it their all too.”
There was loads of deal with the youth of Barcelona’s group, however Flick famous the veterans in Inter’s facet additionally had an additional motivation.
“The Champions League is a big alternative for Inter to win the title. It’s one thing fully totally different, and previous matches and up to date defeats don’t matter. Additionally for a few of their gamers, it will likely be the final probability they should win it, so they’ll give 100%. That is clear, and it’s what we’ve got to do too.”
He was additionally requested if Inter taking part in a day afterward Sunday would impression the Nerazzurri. Flick was unconcerned about how the tiredness would impression Barcelona.
“I don’t know. It’s not my job, I’m targeted on my group. Now we have the mentality to win the primary leg and be at our greatest.”
One other query is how Barcelona will adapt to an Inter facet which have triggered points for all the high sides in Europe below Simone Inzaghi, and whether or not he would have time to take action.
“In fact, we educated at present. In fact there are strategies. OK, we’ve got to take a look at how match is somebody, can they play? However we additionally must maintain them taking part in, and we don’t wish to take a threat. However it was at present, after two days of restoration, at present was an excellent day to coach that.”
Flick: “I believe I will coach the group subsequent season. I’ve already stated I am comfortable right here, however there is not any time to speak about that now. What we’re about to realize is far more necessary.”
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“At present we met and talked about what we have to change. They’ll have 5 gamers in midfield, and we’ll have to guard the areas. It’s essential for us to maintain possession and scale back errors, they’ve automatisms, it’s very imporant. Now we have to be very targeted on the ball, in addition to defence.”
Barcelona have finished effectively towards massive groups this season thus far, discovering loads of house to run into for probably the most half, however Inter will pose a wholly totally different problem. Inzaghi’s facet confirmed towards the likes of Manchester Metropolis lately, and certainly Barcelona, that they’re powerful nut to crack, and usually create sufficient to bother the opponent too.