Barcelona Manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that both Frenkie de Jong and Fermin Lopez will be ready to play against Real Betis this weekend, as the Catalan giants look to maintain their lead at the top of La Liga at La Cartuja. Both have missed Barcelona’s last two Awaves and Atletico Madrid.
Lopez was ruled out with a hamstring injury, and his return was scheduled for the following week, but it appears he will be available before hand.
“Fermin can play, I’m not sure if he will start, but I’m happy to have him. Dani is a good player, these things happen,” he commented after Dani Olimo was removed from the team with one year remaining. De Jong missed the first game due to personal reasons, and the second due to flu.
“From the beginning, I’m not sure,” said Flick On de Jong’s Fitness. But he was in all the training, so he could play. “
Flick is excited about Lamine Yamal Development
The Barcelona manager once praised Eric Garcia, and he also had kind words for Lamine yamal’s defensive efforts.
“We always talk about the players in terms of defense and offense. He did really well, he did it unbelievably, he saw what I see. What I see every time he continues to be one player, and he thinks he Touch me, I’m on the ground. He wants to cross, pass to the next player, the next player.”
Flick was of the opinion that La Liga officials could do more to protect Spanish football’s elite.
“There are also many players in La Liga, that is like one, and the fans love that. But it is better that it is laminated, and it has a need for these players. It is important what time there is. Confidence in what they can do, and we need to take care of them.
Flick content on the development in the defeat of chelsea
Barcelona are more than a week removed from a devastating defeat at Chelsea, where Flick’s side looked depleted. He had promised a better Barcelona in the press conference after the match, and he was satisfied with what he saw now.
“I’m very happy with the level, behind Chelsea, I’m happy with what I see in training. I believe in them when we work together, where we live, and what I want to see.”
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Many pointed to Raphinha’s return as an important factor in that trend, and he was asked about the role of Brazil and his relationship with him.
“The relationship is good. Rapha is the most important player for us, I always say it, and he showed why. He is always strong, against the ball.”
