Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s La Liga match against Getafe as Barça look for a second straight win in the league.
The coach offered injury updates on Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, Gavi and Pau Cubarsí, discussed Marcus Rashford’s excellent form and talked about the upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday.
Here’s a summary of Flick’s best quotes:
Rashford
“For me, I’ve said it on several occasions. He’s gained confidence with these two goals, and our way
of playing is at a high intensity, which is what I expect from him as well. When you join a new club, you have to adapt to a new philosophy, but I think he’s in a good moment. I firmly believe in his quality, but you always have to work hard and keep learning. I’m going to keep pushing him and supporting him.”
Balde and Lamine
“Of course, we’re working on it. As I said before, we have to take it day by day with Lamine. With Balde, his case is better, and we hope to see him again soon. Lamine needs more time.”
Gavi
“I hope to see him back soon. This isn’t the time to make decisions, but let’s wait two or three more days and see how things progress and what decision is made.”
Cubarsí
“He’ll be an option for tomorrow; we’ll see if he’ll be on the bench or in the starting lineup.”
Ballon d’Or
“One day we’ll see if Lamine wins the Ballon d’Or. We’re nominated, and anyone who’s nominated deserves it. We have to be there and show respect to the winners; it’s vitally important.”
