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Hansi Flick was in high spirits following Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao. The German coach was thrilled with his team’s performance, expressing his joy at how well they played throughout the match.
Flick was particularly pleased with Pedri’s contributions, highlighting the young midfielder’s passion, composure, and the new dynamic he brings to the team.
He explained that having Pedri back after his injury has added a different rhythm to Barcelona’s gameplay.
“I’m also happy for Pedri, you can see what he gives us, the passion, the calm. It’s really good to have him because now we have a different rhythm,” said the manager as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
He went on to “thank the team, the physios, the entire technical team because they have done a great job with Pedri, fantastic, he has recovered from his last injury and is almost 100% fit.
“Today and in Valencia, he has helped us to have a lot of balance, he knows how to protect the ball, he brings passion and good combinations. It’s fantastic to have him on the pitch and that he is better,” he added.
Thoughts on Lewandowski and injuries
Roberto Lewandowski scored the winning goal for Barcelona. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Flick also praised Robert Lewandowski, who scored the winning goal for Barcelona. Having worked with Lewandowski for a long time, Flick knows the striker’s capabilities well.
He noted Lewandowski’s fitness and his ability to press with the team, highlighting his knack for finding goals.
Flick described Lewandowski as a natural goalscorer whose professionalism and dedication to physical fitness make him an asset to the team.
“I know him very well, I have worked with him for a long time. He is 100% fit and when he faces the ball he is very good, he presses with the rest of the team and with the forwards and contributes a lot to the balls in front of him.
“In the first half, he…
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-08-25 05:20:00
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