Flick talks about Osasuna’s appeal against Inigo Martinez’s participation and Praises Gavi in the pre-match conference vs Girona.
Flick: “I’m looking forward to the match and I know it’s an important match for everyone. Every one of the last ten matches in La Liga is very important.We’re fighting for it, and that’s all I can say.”
Flick: Osasuna’s appeal? I can’t say anything about that, because I don’t know if that’s what they intend to do. We won the three points fair. I’m now focused on the next match against Girona. The other things are out of my hands, so they’re not up to me.”
Flick: “Gavi? his best position is 6 or 8, but he has the quality to be able to play in different roles. He did a great job last game. He also showed us how to keep the ball, which was great, and he helped us a lot in the second half, and he made a great effort.”
Flick: “I think every player is fit and well. Maybe we will decide tomorrow. Maybe for one or two players we will give them some rest, and then we will focus on the next match, but everyone is capable of playing, so we are in a good position.”
Flick: “Lamine? Every player has a responsibility for their body. If something happens, we have to talk about it. Because I know from experience, when I was a player, if you feel something and you don’t take care of it, something can happen.”
Flick: “At the moment, I can really say that I enjoy being a coach here at Barça. I love football a lot. It’s also a good situation for the coach to see the players and team improving. But we can do things better, and we’re always analysing the matches.”
Crucial match of La Liga title race
Hansi Flick and his men have to continue their win streak in La Liga to stay ahead in the title race. In La Liga, you can not afford to drop points, especially during the end of the season when every point is crucial. This game will be a must win game for Barça in order to maintain the lead on the league table. Gavi’s improvement and good form will surely help Barça in this fixture, as Flick stated. The midfielder had a promising performance vs Osasuna, a fixture that was postponed from its original date due to the sudden passing of team Doctor Dr. Carles Minarro Garcia. He is a versatile player who can play in many positions. Gavi is good at defending and stopping counterattacks before they start, but also carries an elite understanding of space, which helps him progress the ball as a number 6. The youngster can also play as a number 10 by operating between the lines and connecting the midfield with the attack. He can be a key against Girona’s pressing in this fixture..
