Hansi Flick’s analysis of Barcelona’s defeat against Atletico Madrid – “I’m not worried”

The recent clash between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid ended in disappointment for the Catalan giants as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at home.

This result not only affected their morale but also cost them the top spot in La Liga. The team was led by assistants, as coach Hansi Flick is currently serving his second game of a suspension.

Although Flick was not on the sidelines, he took part in the post-match press conference, where he reflected on the team’s performance and addressed key areas of concern.

Assessment of the game

Flick initially praised his team’s overall performance and explained that they played an excellent game despite the defeat. He admitted that Atlético, known for their defensive discipline and opportunism, had made the most of their opportunities.

“We played a great game. I’m very proud of my players, but very disappointed with the result. “Atletico is a very experienced team and took advantage of their opportunity.” the manager began to say.

The manager highlighted the outstanding performances of Pedri and Gavi, expressing pride in their contributions and calling their efforts an example of the level Barcelona want to maintain.

“It was a very frustrating game. Pedri played incredibly, and so did Gavi. That’s how we want to play. After Christmas we will be back with a vengeance.”

Doubts within the team

When asked about recurring problems, Flick admitted that it was unusual for a team of Barcelona’s stature to lose points at home.

“It’s a problem not scoring, but it was a fantastic game. It’s not the same as what happened against Las Palmas or Leganes. “We made two mistakes and they took advantage of them.” he explained.

He stressed the importance of learning from mistakes, especially the two errors that led to Atlético’s goals. Flick emphasized that the team must use the upcoming winter break to refocus and come back stronger both mentally and tactically.

“The break will be good for us. We need to learn and play smarter. I can’t say anything about the quality of the game.

“Everyone saw it. The one who scores the most goals wins. It’s not normal to lose ten points at home and we have to work on that.”

The manager also addressed the defensive mistake that allowed Alexander Sorloth to score. “We made a mistake. And they counterattacked us very hard.” he added.

About Pedri and Gavi

Regarding individual achievements, Flick particularly praised Pedri, highlighting his professionalism and commitment to additional training.

He described the midfielder as a player who leads by example and inspires his teammates with his skills and work ethic.

“He is a very professional player. He trains extra and it’s great to see him at this level. He played fantastically. He guides his companions.”

Gavi also received praise for his energy and passion that was evident throughout the game. “Gavi played with passion and came back strong” said the manager.

Please be patient

Although Barcelona slipped to second place in the league, Flick urged calm and optimism. He pointed out that the team had made a strong start to the season and was capable of getting back into the swing of things.

“I’m not worried. We played very well. We started the first two months very well, then we lost a lot of points and now we are second. But we’re doing a good job. We saw it today.”

While the loss to Atletico hurts, Flick remains determined to turn things around. With a talented squad and a clear vision, he is confident that Barcelona will rise to the challenge and reassert themselves in the title race.

“We have to give them confidence. It’s the coach’s job. To transfer all players who are doing well. “In Munich the players were more experienced,” he concluded.

Source: AS