Will a left winger arrive? Hansi Flick speaks out on the FC Barcelona market

"We are looking forward to the debut in Valencia. We know that there is a special atmosphere," Hansi Flick began by saying in his press conference, predicting a "tough game because Valencia plays well." The German coach spoke to the media prior to his debut in official competitions with FC Barcelona and left his feelings on various current Barça issues, with special emphasis on the transfer market and the evolution of the injured players.

The Teuton wanted to calm the waters ahead of the duel against the Che team, a match to which the culés arrive 'touched' after the defeat suffered against AS Monaco in the Gamper dispute. "Without sounding like an excuse, on Monday I felt that the team was tired after a long preseason, training hard and intense. It was a game at an inopportune moment. By winning we came out stronger, but we took advantage of the time to regain energy, that's what that we want to see from the players tomorrow and we will see it in a good version," he commented.

Regarding the possible arrival of more reinforcements to the team, the German was satisfied with his current squad, although he did not close the door to new signings, with the left winger and the return of Cancelo as priorities."I am happy with the squad I have. We have very good players and the rest is a mystery. There are contracts that must be made and it is not easy at all. I fully trust the club, but I want to make it clear that I am satisfied with my players because "They have quality. I am happy with what I have seen and when all the injuries return we will be a very strong team," he said.

The confidence of the Barça coach is such that he sees them fully prepared to compete with Real Madrid for all the titles. "We are a strong, good, high-quality team, with and without the ball. Football is about winning or losing, when you win, the club is happy and the job is much easier. You have to prepare and adapt to what "it's going to happen," said Hansi, remarking that "I believe in the team, there is a good atmosphere."

The situation of the injured

Regarding the evolution of footballers like Frenkie de Jong or Ansu Fati, Flick was very cautious and did not dare to set a date for their return to the playing fields, although he maintained that his recoveries are going 'wind in motion'. ."I'm optimistic, but there's still time left. We have more players available in the team and I hope they can return, but I don't have a set date for their return. Their recovery is on the right track," he said.

The case of Gavi is different, about whom the German stated that "I am very happy to see him every day on the field, to see how he is developing well. He needs time, it is not the right time to make a statement on the matter, I must thank the experts who advise them because they help to double the quality. The level of the club's trainers is incredible, they may return sooner, but I don't want to put pressure on them, they have ten or fifteen years of football left and we will take care of them for their future.

The team captaincy

Finally, and as a curiosity, Flick spoke about the plan with the first team captaincy this season, in which only the players who wear the armband will be able to communicate with the main referee. Ter Stegen will be the captain of the squad, but in the duel against Valencia "we will speak first with the referee to inform him of the interlocutor. Next week we will vote on who joins as captain", since the goalkeepers cannot speak with the judges either. even sporting the band on his arm.