Flick warns of Albacete threat, rues Raphinha injury at Barcelona | OneFootball

This Monday, Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick, spoke to the press about the team's preparation for the next match. The Catalan club will face Albacete in the quarter-finals of the Spanish Cup this Tuesday, starting at 5 PM (Brasília time).

Albacete, ranked 12th in the Spanish second division, eliminated Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the cup. Flick spoke about the difficulty of knockout matches against lower division teams.

“We always analyze our opponents. What Albacete did against Real Madrid was very good. What matters is how we start, with the right mentality. We will have to change a few small things,” he said.

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Satisfaction with the team's recent performance

When asked about recent performances, he expressed his satisfaction with the last games.

“I was very satisfied with our football in Elche. But we wasted many clear opportunities. We are not looking for perfection, but for evolution. After the game against Chelsea, we have advanced step by step, raising our level,” he stated.

“We are in a great moment. It is not easy to secure a spot on this team. We have eleven starters, but five who will finish the season and will be very important. Everyone needs to be ready when it's their turn to take the field,” he added.

Raphinha misses out for Barcelona

Barcelona will not have Brazilian Raphinha for the decisive match. Suffering from an overload in the adductor muscle of his right leg, the forward did not travel with the team. The German coach updated the information on the player.

“To be honest, I'm not happy about this. He is a very important player for us. We will see what he will have to change and what we will have to change. Now the important part of the season begins, and we need everyone. When he cannot play, it is not good,” he reported.

Flick comments on the transfer window

When questioned about the January transfer window, the coach revealed he is happy with his squad. However, he admitted dissatisfaction with the sale of Dro Fernandez to PSG.

“We are satisfied with the situation. I did not like Dro's departure, but there was nothing I could do. I am happy because, if everyone is at their best, it will be difficult to choose the starters. We did our job well,” he stated.

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