Hansi Flick has backed Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal to reply positively to his midweek disappointment and says “now it’s time for him to point out his greatest stage.”
Yamal was properly shackled by Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella as Barca had been hammered 3-0 by Chelsea within the Champions League on Tuesday night time.
The twin between the 2 Spain team-mates was emphatically gained by the extra skilled man, resulting in Yamal being dragged off with 10 minutes to go at Stamford Bridge.
The 18-year-old didn’t look notably glad together with his withdrawal however Flick mentioned there was no lingering concern.
Talking forward of tomorrow’s recreation with Alaves, he mentioned: “He’s okay, he feels good. Many gamers, once we change them, will not be glad. I used to be additionally a participant and I didn’t react correctly. Cucurella is among the greatest full-backs on this planet, excellent in defence. It’s as much as Lamine to take a step ahead, to exhibit his potential once more. It’s now when you must present your greatest stage.”
Barcelona workers not involved by Chelsea defeat
Experiences within the Catalan press counsel Flick and his teaching workers weren’t overly involved by the defeat and the efficiency in opposition to Chelsea, citing the first-half dismissal of defender Ronald Araujo and the absence of key midfielder Pedri as main contributory elements.
“Once we lose and concede three targets it’s straightforward to say it wasn’t an excellent recreation,” he added.
“Evidently the defence is in charge, however that’s not truthful. If we don’t press properly, we’ll have issues. We did quite a lot of issues properly, however now we have to enhance.
“Pedri will deliver us extra high quality, he’s nearly accessible. We wish to enhance every recreation. In immediately’s coaching I noticed good dynamics, depth, that’s what we missed in some components in opposition to Chelsea. We’ve confidence with and with out the ball, however now we have to show it.”
Pedri and Raphinha return
Pedri will begin on the bench in opposition to Alaves whereas Raphinha is about to return to the beginning XI.
Flick mentioned of the Brazil winger: “After all, we’ve missed him. He is among the most targeted gamers on the workforce, he suits our model and philosophy. He has a really optimistic impression on our recreation, he is superb in transitions. He’s additionally hungry and keen to point out how good he’s after a terrific 12 months.”
Araujo will miss the sport with a abdomen bug with Andreas Christensen set to deputise on the coronary heart of the again 4. A win for Barca will take them again above Actual Madrid on the prime of the desk, for twenty-four hours no less than.