Flick highlights Frenkie de Jong’s sacrifice after Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona: ‘I spoke before the match about…’
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised his team's resilience following a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. He specifically highlighted Frenkie de Jong's willingness to play out of position to help the team secure the win.
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was delighted after his team secured a valuable 2-1 La Liga victory against Atletico Madrid away from home.
The German coach described the result as a ten out of ten, praising his players for responding to a difficult opening period and demonstrating the belief required to win against one of their toughest domestic opponents.
Flick's post-match assessment focused on Barcelona's improved second-half performance, the importance of their pressing and the contribution of players willing to adapt for the team's needs.
He also addressed the challenges of managing player workloads ahead of another international break.
The Barcelona manager was particularly pleased with his team's ability to secure three points in a difficult away fixture.
He stressed that his players possess the quality to win demanding matches and reiterated the importance of maintaining belief in the squad.
"We have the quality to win these matches.
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