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FC Barcelona will have a goal of taking a step to ensure its second trophy of the season when they face Valencia in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey tomorrow in Mestalla.
The winners of the Spanish Super Cup faced each other THE CHE In the league two weeks ago and mutilated them absolutely, ensuring a 7-1 victory.
With that still fresh triumph in his minds, Barcelona will enter the shock of tomorrow in Mestalla with a safe humor.
On the eve of the party, manager Hansi Flick went to the media, providing key updates on the aptitude of Dani Olmo and Gavi, among other things.
In the crash of Valencia
Starting with what they can expect from the game against Valencia after the 7-1 victory last month, Flick said:
“It is a completely different game, we are going to give everything, we will try to press and do the same. Everything will be different, the atmosphere and the atmosphere.”
Discussing the form outside of Barcelona in Mestalla against Valencia, the film also added: “I remember the game of the league in Valencia, the first of the season. It was hard work and we came back. The atmosphere was incredible and put us under good pressure.
“It was not easy to win and it will be the same tomorrow. It is a cup game. Tomorrow we cannot win the title, but we can lose it. “
In the squad
The Barcelona manager then confirmed that Olmo will return from his injury tomorrow, but Gavi is out after the head injury he suffered on the weekend.
“Regarding Dani, we’ll see, he is an option in the second half. With respect to Gavi, the protocol is as it is. It will not be available for tomorrow. We have to take care of him, the blow he received was very difficult for him. ” The German said.
Speaking in detail about Olmo and his injuries so far, Flick added: “Dani has demonstrated in many games how important it is for us. He scores goals, knows how to keep the ball. It is important to have players like him in the team, but we have to take care of him.
“He has been hurt a lot, but we also have to play. We have to be careful, we have to know how it feels to be able to adapt. It is very important for us. “
Then the Chief of Barça was asked about the recent form of Frenkie de Jong and if he would mean less minutes of play for Marc Casado. In response, he said:
“You always compare the players by position, but that is not the way it goes. Tomorrow we have a game and another on Sunday. We will arrive at the first hours of the morning and I need all the players.
“I am happy to have options. Frenkie is a great player, but also married. It doesn’t matter who I choose, the important thing is the team. “
When asked if he plans to make any rotation tomorrow, Flick replied: “It is normal for us to think about rotations. We play at 9.30 pm and we can’t travel from Valencia, which means we’ll be late.
“Then we have a game in Seville and we have to think about the players. There may be rotations. “
Flick also confirmed that Wojciech Szczesny will begin in the goal tomorrow before Inaki Pena, despite being a cup game, saying: “Szczesny is number one. It’s empty. “
Explaining his decision to support Szczesny about Pena, he added: “I understand that you compare two players. Inaki is a fantastic goalkeeper, but we choose Tek due to his personality and style. He is going well.
“Both are great goalkeepers. The decision is the one we have taken and we have to continue with it. We always decided for the good of the team and that is how I want to do it. “
Regarding position No. 10 in the team and what expects the players used in that role, Flick commented:
“When you see Gavi or Pedri, they have done well. They have attacked and pressed high, but also with the ball they have understood the position well. They are also good in front of the goal. Fermin did very well against Valencia. “
In Real Madrid and other topics
Flick then pointed to an excavation to Real Madrid for his formal complaint about arbitration after losing to Espanyol, saying that it was not Barça’s style.
“If I’m honest, I don’t want to talk about it. They have done it, but that is not our style. We do not put excuses. Each club has its own path “ He said the movie.
“We are human and make mistakes. The referees have a complicated job and we have to take care of it. It is not easy for them. “
Being more proven about the Real Madrid statement, the Barcelona manager added:
“I think I said everything. When I arrived I said I didn’t want excuses or complaints. We have to win our games and we know that we have let several points escape. That is our fault. We have to see what we can do.
“Sunday we have another important game, but the first thing is to win in Valencia.”
Flick will celebrate his 60th birthday this month and played how it will be special for him, doing it as the manager of Barcelona.
“In my life, I often think about situations that I would like to live and many dreams have come true. Training Barça was a dream. For me it is incredible to be here on my 60th birthday “, He said the movie.
“I love Barcelona, the city, food and sun, but I also love this club. Working and training with this team is fantastic, I have unique players. I had never had that before. It’s great to see this and I really appreciate it. It is a dream come true. “
Source: Mundo Deportivo
