Barcelona boss Hansi Flick spoke about several of his players after seeing his team make it two wins out of two in La Liga with a victory over Athletic Club.
Flick was full of praise for several of his stars after the game and also offered an update on Dani Olmo who is still waiting to be registered.
Here are the best bits:
Flick on Olmo
I have hopes but I don’t know. I can’t control it. We have to focus on what we need and today we wanted the three points and we got them.
Flick on if Lewandowski is back to his best
I think so, I know him very well, he presses very well and I am very happy with him
He is a totally professional player, who takes his fitness very seriously. When he is fit he helps us a lot. He knows how to handle pressure and we saw that after the equaliser in the second half. He is a great player, who has had a very successful career.
I know him. He is 100% physically fit. Whenever we receive the ball high he contributes a lot to the game. In the first half he could have scored two goals. He is a goalscorer and his goal gave us the victory.
Flick on Raphinha
Rafa can play in any attacking position. He can play as a 10, or he can change positions. He is very good for pressing. This idea of pressing with Raphinha is better. It is a moment to be happy with the six points. Happy for the team and for the players
Flick on Pedri
Pedri has recovered and is almost 100% fit. I have to thank all the recovery workers. He has given us balance, he protects the ball. It’s fantastic to have him on the pitch.
Barcelona play again on Tuesday night at Rayo Vallecano and then host Real Valladolid on Saturday in a busy week for Flick’s side.
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