Flick clarifies Gavi's condition, reveals rotation plan, and dreams of the treble

Hansi Flick appeared at the press conference before the match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis, valid for matchday 30 of LaLiga EA Sports 2024-25. Among all the issues the German coach addressed in his speech, he provided good news regarding a specific player: Gavi.

The German coach wanted to put to rest any doubts about the physical condition of the Andalusian, who did not see action against Atlético de Madrid in the second leg of the 'semis' of the Copa del Rey, due to what was rumored to be an issue with his right knee. This matter was confirmed by Flick himself, who also provided details about his recovery.

"We decided to give him rest against Atlético because he had some discomfort. He no longer has any problems. I have spoken with the doctors and physiotherapists, and he is fit to play tomorrow"

Management of rest and physical load of players

Once any doubts about Gavi's condition were cleared, Hansi began to address various topics, such as the importance of his players' rest and how the competitive rhythm can affect them. "We check everything every day, how the players are. But at the highest level, there are always matches constantly, and it is very important to recover the players. My team works on this, and it is not easy, but when you are winning matches, it gives a lot of confidence. You always have to think about the next match, and I really like what I see now in the locker room," he warned.

In that same vein, the native of Heidelberg elaborated on the rotation plan that the Catalan team has to better manage physical wear. "We have to manage this issue with so many matches we have. It's normal. I spoke with the experts, and we decided together what needs to be done and how many minutes they can play each match," he pointed out.

The dream of the treble

Flick also referred to the great sporting moment of the club and the growing excitement about achieving a treble. "Thinking about the treble is great, but we shouldn't focus on dreams. We need to look at the next match. It's good that the players have confidence in themselves, but my role is to ensure that they give their best in every match. We are fighting for everything, we believe in that, and we have the support of the players. We need the fans. It's a good situation, but we keep going," he clarified.

"We are fighting for everything, we believe in that, and we have the support of the players. We need the fans"

He also highlighted the positive feelings he perceives in his players, both young and veteran, praising the collective commitment. "It's hard work. The players have a fantastic attitude, with a good mentality. We must think about giving 100%, and if we play as a team, it's fantastic. We have been doing this in recent months. Everyone is giving their all in training, even those on the bench. It's a big step towards success," he indicated.

"Everyone is giving their all in training, even those on the bench. It's a big step towards success"

Flick's self-criticism: "We must reduce errors with the ball"

Not neglecting critical analysis, the Barça coach also acknowledged areas for improvement in the team's functioning, especially in possession phase. "When we have possession of the ball, we see a fantastic rhythm, but many teams know how to take advantage of our mistakes. That's why we need to concentrate and eliminate options for the opponent. Sometimes we give away too much space on the counter, and that's what we want to eliminate," he explained.

"Sometimes we give away too much space on the counter, and that's what we want to eliminate"

Aspiration and humility: the pillars of the closer Flick

In the final stretch of the press conference, Hansi Flick showed his most ambitious and emotional side, talking about his aspirations for the remainder of the season. "I imagine beautiful things. What I can say is that I want to win every match and play 15 more matches for this team, the club, and the fans. If we achieve this, I will be very happy," he commented.

"I want to win every match and play 15 more matches for this team, the club, and the fans"

Finally, in a moment of humility, he attributed the team's success to a collective effort. "I don't like to talk about myself. I have a great team around me, with experts who help me a lot to apply the right football idea. I just try to help the players, and it's fantastic how the team is improving. You can already see the atmosphere in the locker room. It's fantastic," he concluded.

❝ Nuestro objetivo es jugar 15 partidos más ❞

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