Barcelona manager Hansi Flick Reveals Emotional Exchange with Coach Marcus Sorg Amidst Match Discontent
Barcelona – Manager Hansi Flick addressed post-match disappointment following a recent victory, revealing a personal connection to a red card issued to opposing coach Marcus Sorg. Flick explained he had been in conversation with Sorg prior to the card and, upon its issuance, “wanted to take a breath, I didn’t want to argue,” acknowledging their friendship and Sorg’s importance to him.
Despite the win, Flick expressed frustration with his team’s performance, citing lost possession and the two red cards received by the opposing bench. He emphasized, “I was not thinking about other things nor was I sad” and affirmed he remains “happy” with his squad, even while acknowledging they “are not playing at the same level” as last season.
Flick attributed the current challenges to increased competition, stating, “This year was going to be more arduous because everyone wants to beat the champion.” he stressed the need for improvement, adding, “We are not at our best level at the moment and we have to take the necessary steps to play our best football.”
Barcelona currently leads LaLiga EA sports with one point ahead of Real Madrid, a position flick isn’t fixated on, prioritizing instead his team’s advancement as players return from injury. “We have had many injuries…we are at the top of the table and that is good. We need more minutes with the starting eleven,” he stated.
Flick anticipates the availability of Pedri and Raphinha for the upcoming match against Atlético de Madrid, despite Raphinha’s limited participation in the latest training session. He acknowledged Atlético as a formidable opponent, led by Diego Pablo simeone, and expressed a desire to secure a first win against a top-tier team this season, stating, “it would be a good time to beat one of the greats.”
