Hansi Flick says FC Barcelona is prepared for El Clásico
FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday that his squad is prepared for Sunday’s Clásico against Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou. Despite a recent defeat to Paris Saint-Germain emphasized that his players have recovered and are ready for the 9pm CET kickoff.
Flick described the fixture as the best this sport has to offer
and noted that the match carries weight beyond the standard three points. While expressing confidence in his team, the manager acknowledged that Barcelona must continue to grow and improve following an analysis of their previous performance in Paris.
Personnel Updates and Squad Status
The manager confirmed two significant absences for the upcoming match:
- Dani Olmo: Ruled out following an injury sustained against Paris Saint-Germain. Flick noted that Olmo had been at 100% fitness and described the injury as unfortunate.
- Jules Kounde: Will be unavailable for the match, with Flick stating,
we don’t want to take any risks with him.
Flick also addressed the contributions of other squad members, praising Rodri for providing the team with something extra
and highlighting the development of young full-back Xavi Espart. While calling Espart an incredible player,
Flick emphasized that the youngster still has room for improvement and requires continued work.
Respect for the Opposition
Flick spoke highly of Real Madrid, labeling them one of the best teams in the world
with enormous quality in the final third. The Barcelona coach also extended praise to his counterpart in the opposition dugout, José Mourinho.
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I have great respect for him. He’s managed some great teams over many years, and he’s been successful. He’s proved his quality time and again. He’s a very successful coach and a great colleague.