Flick assured Barcelona can topple spectacular Girona


Hansi Flick is assured Barcelona have what it takes to beat native rivals Girona and avenge final season’s two defeats within the Catalan derby.

Flick, whose Barcelona reign has began with 4 consecutive victories, loved watching Girona final season as they took LaLiga by storm, going toe-to-toe with Actual Madrid within the title race and reaching the Champions League for the primary time.

However regardless of heaping reward on rival supervisor Michel’s work after he led them to a third-place end, Flick stated there will probably be no sympathy after they step on the pitch.

“We’ve gained 4 video games in a row, and we now have to maintain going,” Flick instructed a press convention on Saturday.

“I do know it is going to be difficult as a result of Girona play very well. It’s a match on the highest stage, Champions League stage, and we’re taking part in away. However we’re assured as a result of we now have high quality.

“Final season I watched Girona so much, and I used to be actually impressed by what the coach did and the way the gamers responded.

“However we all know how we now have to play, and I’m certain the gamers will ship. We should not look again. What occurred, occurred. The important thing on Sunday is that each one our gamers give their greatest on the market.”

Barcelona are prime of the standings with 12 factors, 5 above fifth-placed Girona, who’re coming off strong wins towards Osasuna and Sevilla.

Flick stated his crew wanted to make Girona uncomfortable and dominate possession towards an thrilling attacking facet, who gained 4-2 in each LaLiga video games towards Barca final time period.

“We all know that Girona’s energy is having the ball. We’ve to press properly, defend as a block, keep properly positioned and never give them any house,” Flick added.

“Will probably be a tactical battle, however we wish the ball and, if we now have it, we now have a great likelihood of successful. Will probably be a great take a look at for us, it is going to be like a Champions League match.”





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