Barcelona’s El Clasico Preparation: Flick Praises Team’s Cohesion and Aggressive Style
Cohesion and Aggressive style praised by Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has praised his side’s cohesion and aggressive style ahead of their away match against Real Madrid on Saturday in La Liga. The team is on a four-match winning streak across all competitions, including a recent 4-1 home victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
"We have our ideas. Our philosophy is to press high and make it hard for the opponent to play out. Too much space between the lines doesn’t work for us," Flick told a press conference on Friday.
"The players are brilliant and continue to adapt from game to game. The changes have worked, I believe in the team, they have so much quality and that’s what we want to see."
Uncertainty over starting 11
Flick remains undecided on the starting 11 for the El Clasico, but hinted that Fermin Lopez could play an important role. "I haven’t decided who will start or not, but you know that Fermin was involved in three goals (against Bayern)," Flick said.
"That’s exactly what we wanted to see from him and he’s shown that. We’re very happy that he’s come back from the injury and has already had such a good performance."
Lamine Yamal’s impressive performance
Flick also praised 17-year-old Lamine Yamal’s performance this season. "Specifically for the game against Bayern I wanted him to do one thing among many that he needed to do, which was to press (Alphonso) Davies from the last line into midfield because we knew how important he was when he started to attack," Flick said.
"Yamal is a fantastic player with the ball, you could all appreciate that against Bayern.
"It’s an honour to see what Lamine did for all of us and it’s important that he can improve as a defender. And he’s doing that very well."
Conclusion
Flick’s emphasis on cohesion and aggressive style is expected to play a key role in the team’s performance in the upcoming El Clasico. The coach’s uncertainty over the starting 11 may lead to some surprises, but he is confident in his team’s ability to adapt and improve. With Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal set to play important roles, Barcelona fans will be eager to see how the team performs in the highly anticipated match.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the Barcelona coach for the upcoming El Clasico?
- Hansi Flick
- What is Barcelona’s current position in the La Liga standings?
- First, leading Real Madrid by three points
- Who is Fermin Lopez and what is his role in the team?
- Fermin is a player who was involved in three goals against Bayern Munich and may play an important role in the El Clasico
- Who is Lamine Yamal and what is his performance like this season?
- Lamine is a 17-year-old player who has shown significant promise, particularly in his ability to press and improve as a defender.