Barcelona will return to La Liga motion for the primary time in 2025 as they get set to tackle Getafe on Saturday evening away at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
The Blaugrana have performed 4 cup video games in 2025, successful every of these with relative consolation, even lifting their first trophy of the season within the type of the Spanish Tremendous Cup.
And the plan will probably be to translate that kind and momentum into the league, the place they’re at present third within the desk behind Atletico Madrid and Actual Madrid.
Forward of tomorrow’s journey to Getafe, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick spoke to the press, discussing numerous subjects together with the choice dilemma with the goalkeeping place.
On the sport vs Getafe
Kicking issues off, the German tactician admitted that the away sport in opposition to Getafe will probably be difficult, saying:
“What we all know from the previous is that it’s very troublesome to attain targets. Now we have talked about it with the workforce and we hope to realize it.”
The earlier match in opposition to Getafe, performed in September final 12 months, noticed Barça wrestle to attain targets and resulted in a slender 1-0 victory.
“We talked about it within the assembly with the workforce. Now we have to concentrate on what we are able to do, that’s crucial factor,” mentioned Flick, addressing that subject.
When requested in regards to the fashion of soccer that Getafe play, the Barcelona head coach commented:
“I’m actually centered on the Spanish league, as a result of I just like the fashion of the groups. They normally prefer to have the ball and it’s good to see that in La Liga. In each workforce, you could find particular issues.”
“Whenever you management the match or the ball we don’t endure, however if you make too many errors that’s what they need,” he continued.
“They know methods to play with counterattacks and it’s not straightforward to defend like that. It’s at all times the identical. We’re one step forward due to the previous few video games. In opposition to Betis, we managed the match and that’s what I need to see.”
In the meantime, the Barcelona supervisor refused to touch upon the penalty controversy from Actual Madrid’s Copa del Rey conflict vs Celta Vigo, saying:
“I noticed it yesterday, however I’ve nothing to say.”
On gamers and workforce information
The way forward for Ronald Araujo at Barcelona has been a subject of a lot dialogue and hypothesis in latest weeks, though earlier this week stories claimed that the Uruguayan will keep on the membership regardless of Juventus’ curiosity.
On being requested in regards to the defender’s scenario, Flick mentioned: “Already mentioned it after the sport in opposition to Betis. He has one and a half years left on his contract.
“He’s necessary for the workforce and it could be good if he signed one other contract. You see him in coaching that he’s a pacesetter.”
Concerning plans for any new signings in January, Flick didn’t tackle it instantly, however confirmed that Andreas Christensen is again at his disposal once more.
“I’m very proud of the workforce and the gamers, we solely have three injured. Inigo [Martinez] will probably be out for a short while. Now we have labored very nicely medically,” he mentioned.
“Christensen can also be again and that’s excellent news. It’s Deco’s job, however I’m proud of the workforce.”
One of many main selections for Flick for tomorrow’s sport is the beginning goalkeeper, with each Inaki Pena and Wojciech Szczesny impressing. When requested in regards to the dilemma, he mentioned:
“I haven’t spoken to De la Fuente [goalkeeping coach]. We are going to determine tomorrow.”
When requested if he’ll contemplate making rotations conserving in thoughts the UEFA Champions League match in opposition to Benfica subsequent week, the Barcelona boss replied:
“For us, crucial match is the subsequent one. We all know we’ve got matches within the subsequent few weeks, however we’re solely trying on the subsequent one. First we’ve got to beat Getafe after which Benfica.”
Having left Ansu Fati out of the squad for 3 video games in a row, Flick commented on the out-of-favour ahead’s scenario, opening the doorways for an exit, as he mentioned:
“It’s essential to be trustworthy with the gamers. I’ve been trustworthy with Ansu. We talked about a number of choices and now it’s his choice. If he needs to remain, that’s positive, he’s a La Masia participant.
“That is skilled soccer and efficiency counts. My job is to assist him enhance and that’s what we need to do with all gamers. Ansu could be very skilled and at all times centered. I need to assist him.”
When requested if Ansu would go away this month, Flick added: “Eager about issues that haven’t occurred is just not my fashion. I talked to him in regards to the potentialities he has, however for the second there isn’t any want to consider it.”
The Barcelona supervisor additionally hailed midfielder Pedri however insisted that the workforce should handle his workload rigorously, saying:
“He has performed plenty of video games and we’ve got to watch out. It’s good to have him on the sector as a result of he’s an incredible participant, however for his physique, it’s additionally good for him to start out enjoying. Now we have modified his enjoying philosophy. He’s unbelievable and for us. he’s essential.”
There was additionally reward for La Masia sensation Lamine Yamal, with Flick saying: “For his age he’s doing very nicely. The necessary factor is what he does on the sector. He helps us. That is what we prefer to see from him.”
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