Hansi Flick He verbalized with absolute sincerity his desire to have the players who are still inactive at Barça for health reasons. “We know that we have to play better and when they are all back, after two or three games, they will already be at their best level to help us a lot,” said the Barça coach without hiding his desire in a more obvious way than at other times during his stay at the Barça club. Particularizing three of his players, Flick expressed himself clearly about the calendar he manages in his head regarding John Garcia, Eric Garcia y Jules Koundétaking advantage of his appearance prior to the League match against Celta in Balaídos.
Regarding the goalkeeper, a starter until his knee injury, Flick announced his “return after the break” in national team matches. “We are very happy with his evolution, how he is, his level and now we are going to wait but after the break he will be back,” he confirmed.
Also Eric Garciawho suffered a nasal fracture during the recent Bruges-Barça Champions League match, was an obvious reason for consultation by the media. The culé coach assured his availability for this Sunday’s game in Vigo. “Eric can play with a face mask,” he stressed without hesitation.
Regarding Jules Koundéwith discomfort after the European match on Wednesday that has prevented him from finishing training, Flick did not rule him out for Celta-Barça but he was close to doing so. “It is true that Jules has not finished training and I doubt that he will be included in tomorrow’s squad, I don’t think he will arrive, but we will see on Sunday,” he warned.
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In a press conference marked by that phrase in which Flick admitted “lack of spirit” in Bruges-Barça, the culé coach was asked directly about a player who is out due to a long convalescence, Gavi. “It’s always good to think about how Gavi could help us, but right now it’s not an option,” he began. “Everyone knows about his character and his mentality, outstanding in all aspects, and when he returns I will be delighted, but for now what we have to do is wait,” he concluded.
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