Barcelona Manager Hansi Flick Addresses Refereeing, Injury Concerns After Narrow girona Victory
Barcelona, Spain – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed controversial refereeing decisions and provided updates on key players following his team’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Girona on Monday. The win, secured by a late goal, came amidst scrutiny of officiating and ongoing concerns about player fitness as Barcelona prepares for a crucial clash against Real Madrid next weekend.
Flick will be absent from the touchline during the El Clásico due to two yellow cards received during the match – one for a demonstrative protest and another for arguing over the limited four minutes of added time. Despite the impending suspension, Flick remained measured in his assessment of the refereeing, stating, “For me, it was the decision made by the referee – and we also have VAR – and as there was nothing different shown, the decision was confirmed. We have to accept it.” He clarified his reactions weren’t personally directed at the officials, emphasizing thay were “more about my team.” When asked if he attempted to speak with the referee post-match, Flick revealed, ”I tried to say something to him, but no, he didn’t talk to me, or rather, he didn’t respond to me.”
The manager also offered updates on several players. Regarding Ronald Araújo’s fitness after his winning goal, Flick noted the player’s condition was discussed by Fermín López post-match, highlighting the importance of gritty performances.he also touched upon the status of Pedri and Lamine Yamal, though specific details were not immediately available in the provided source. Flick expressed hope that the team’s resilience in overcoming a challenging match would instill confidence heading into the Real Madrid fixture.
“Sometimes it’s like that. We didn’t play our best match, but we fought until the end and scored that goal at the last moment.I hope this gives us confidence for the upcoming matches, and that’s what I truly hope for,” Flick concluded.
Source: SPORT Diary
