Hansi Flick talks Barcelona’s ‘lack of intensity’ and Frenkie de Jong the right-back after Atletico win
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed dissatisfaction with his team's lack of intensity during the first half of their 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. Flick praised the team's second-half adjustments, including the tactical decision to move Frenkie de Jong to right-back.
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Hansi Flick oversaw a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Barcelona won a big game at the top of the table before the international break.
Barcelona weren’t at their best and Flick admitted there was a lack of intensity from his team, particularly at the start of the game.
“We have the quality to win these matches. I told you that you have to believe in this team. It’s not easy to win here at Atlético, and the team has done fantastically. We’re here, working every day to win titles, and that’s what we want,” he said.
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