Flick: “It’s very important to start winning”

Unlike Hennes Weisweiler (2-3 in 1975-76) and Udo Latte (4-0 against Cádiz in 1981-82), Hansi Flickthird German coach in the history of Barçadebut with a victory in the Spanish League after 1-2 in last night Mestalla thanks for double the Robert Lewandowski. “Starting with three points is very important for us. “I liked the second half more than the first,” said the German coach, who gave great value to the contribution of the youth, after the debut of three youth players such as Marc Bernal, Gerard Martin and Pau Victorthe latter was formed in Girona. “The preseason was difficult because we had players in the Euro Cup and the Olympic Games, which allowed us to give more minutes to young players and now I rewarded them because they did very well,” he added.

flip the fans’ gesture was appreciated Mestallawho applauded Laminate when he was replaced. “Laminate He is a great player and everyone who loves football wants to see players like him, it’s normal for people to applaud him,” he said.

The German coach also had words of praise for Lewandowskiauthor of two goals. “He is a consummate professional player. “We defend as a team and attack as a team, and he has done a defensive job beyond scoring goals,” he commented.

After releasing that bucket suffered an injury – “it’s okay, we’ll look into it when we get home,” he said -, flip He explained that he spoke Gundogan and he was sure he would continue to Barça this season. “On Monday he had a cut, I talked to him about his feelings. I appreciated what kind of player and person he is. I have the feeling that it will end up staying, it is a conversation that stays between us,” he said when they tried to ask him for more details.

Finally, flip appreciate the contribution of Laminate and Raphinha in attack: “They can play in different positions,” he concluded.