Press conference of Hansi Flick before the match against Girona

The match will take place this Saturday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc at 16:15 hours, marking the return of the competition after the international break. The German coach aims for his team to get back on the winning track after the defeats suffered against PSG and Sevilla, and to regain good feelings just before the clásico.

The match against Girona

”I love the coach´s philosophy. They have earned points in recent matches and we need to start well, different from Sevilla. There we didn´t perform at the highest level, I want a change and we will have to fight.”

Injuries

”I can´t do anything, I can´t change. We have to find solutions, players who can be starters, manage the 90 minutes. Lamine and Fermín have returned, but they can´t play 90 minutes. It´s our job and I´m not worried. The important thing is how we start the matches, playing at the best level.”

More on injuries

”We have lost many players in attack, but we have options. We can´t change the situation. We will recover some. We will manage, everyone knows what we have to do. There are players from La Masia who could be an option tomorrow, we will see what happens.”

The physical condition of Lewandowski

”He told me the same, after the first half with Poland he put on a bandage, he had no pain, he felt nothing. We already know what happens, when there are these international breaks they are not easy for the players and it harms us... Ferran, Lewandowski, and Olmo. All the trips they make, the Ballon d´Or gala... It´s a shame for Raphinha because he always initiates the dynamics on the pitch, we miss him and I think we will recover him soon.”

The possible lineup against Girona

”Frenkie is totally different: he played on Sunday and has had a few days of rest. Pedri has had fewer days of rest, but he is at a good level. We always have to take him into account. The coaching staff says Pedri has to play, but we have to take care of him.”

About the alleged delay of Lamine Yamal against PSG

”I would like to know where this comes from, it´s crazy. In this club, with Deco, I thank them very much for believing in our work. We have all the confidence and they would never ask us for that. I have nothing to hide, whoever told you that is lying. Understood?”

More details on Lewandowski

”I believe there is no other player who takes care of his body more than Lewandowski. I didn´t think it could be an injury. He always takes care of himself, there is no one his age who is in his shape, maybe Ronaldo. It´s not good for us, but we have to work with it.”

The absence of Raphinha

”We hope he can be there for the clásico, that´s what we have planned. Sometimes there are problems in the recovery processes, but he has to continue on the path.”

The pressure on forwards

”As I always say, when we defend we have to include everyone. No one can stay at 50%, also with the ball at their feet. The forward wants us to have a good base of creation and the defenders want the forwards to press. We have talked to them and told them where to improve. It´s about attitude on the pitch, we are Barça, our fans want to see us fight every situation. Everything is important, it´s not just about doing well because we won three titles, we are in a new season. We have many matches now and we need to start them with a good attitude, we want to fight for all titles, I have told the players. We don´t have all the players ready to play, but it´s an opportunity for the younger ones and those who are not getting many minutes. I´m not worried.”

The match in Miami and the Supercup in Arabia

”I understand that the players are not happy, I am not either, but LaLiga is the one that decides and we have to play. We will have the Christmas break afterwards. The same thing happened last season, we know the situation and we respect it.”

The renewal of Eric García and his role in the team

”He improved a lot last season and also this one. He can play at the highest level in different positions. It´s good for the club to have a player like Eric. I am also happy with the renewal of De Jong. Everything is going in the right direction.”

About Lamine Yamal´s private life

”For me, the most important thing is that when he trains, he puts in a lot of effort. That he has a good attitude and he does it well. He had a few days off because he trained a lot, in a professional manner. I won´t get into his private life.”