Talking at his pre-match press convention (through @iMiaSanMia) forward of Bayern Munich’s Champions League recreation towards Barcelona, former head coach Hansi Flick addressed his historical past with the facet.
Flick was head coach at Bayern till 2021, throughout his time on the membership, he famously gained six trophies in a yr in 2020 when he was introduced in as Niko Kovac’s interim alternative earlier than being given the function completely. Flick would win one other Bundesliga a yr later earlier than turning into Germany’s head coach.
On the particular recreation for him, Flick stated:
“We put together each recreation the identical approach. In fact I used to be at Bayern as a participant and a coach and was profitable there. I’ve plenty of acquaintances there, gamers and administration. It was a good time for me. I’ve good recollections. However now I’m dwelling a brand new chapter right here at Barcelona. I’m very glad right here. It’s a particular [game], nevertheless it’s our obligation to present every little thing for the followers”
Barcelona are additionally on an enormous dropping streak towards Bayern having not crushed them since a 3-0 win within the 2015 Champions League semi-finals. Whereas their most notable defeat since was by the hands of Flick’s Bayern as they have been demolished 8-2 within the Champions League quarter-finals in 2020, the Bavarians went on to win the title that yr.
Relating to Barca’s dropping streak to Bayern, Flick stated:
“The previous doesn’t matter. The current is what’s vital. We will’t change what occurred up to now. We’re targeted on doing our greatest tomorrow. In fact we’ll attempt to beat Bayern”
Since Flick left the Bayern function, Julian Nagelsmann, Thomas Tuchel and Vincent Kompany have all been within the head teaching place. The previous midfielder commented on Bayern’s season beneath Kompany up to now:
“Bayern are taking part in an excellent season. Vincent Kompany and his employees are doing a superb job. They’re urgent very excessive and are courageous with and with out the ball. It’s going to be a tricky recreation. However we’ll attempt to do our greatest and we’re prepared for tomorrow”
GGFN | Jack Meenan
