‘We want to make the impossible possible’ – Hansi Flick talks Barcelona comeback, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal ahead of Atlético Madrid tie
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s massive Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atlético Madrid, as Barça look for a miracle to overturn a four-goal deficit and reach the Spanish Cup Final for the second year in a row.
The coach spoke about what is needed in order to make the comeback a reality, and also addressed Robert Lewandowski’s freak eye injury and the incredible form of Lamine Yamal. Here’s a summary of Flick’s best quotes:
On the comeback attempt
“It’s always better to think about the first goal first. We have to be smart. We’ll be hungry to get it, and I want to see that hunger. We saw a completely different team in the last match, a lot of intensity in the game. We have to play together, as a team. That’s the key.
“I think everyone knows we’re four goals behind and we want to make the impossible possible. We’re not going to give up. It’s an important match. We have to believe.”
On Lewandowski’s injury
“We have to accept it and deal with it. We weren’t very lucky because he turned around and collided with an opponent and then scored… It’s always problematic not having a player like him, but the team always manages it well. This will give other players a chance to prove themselves.”
On Lamine Yamal’s form
“The important thing is that the team is plugged in. Lamine’s first goal came after a very good recovery and pass from Fermín. Lamine has the quality to be in the right moment. After the goal, he played wonderfully, I loved it. We need everyone, not just Lamine.”
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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