Hansi Flick is preparing for his first competitive El Clasico experience. He led Barcelona to victory during the pre-season match against Real Madrid, but this will be a completely different environment.
Hansi Flick: “My job is to prepare the team well. I saw that all the players are waiting to play this game. It will be a very good game.”
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Speaking to the media on Friday (via MD), Flick talked about the gear. In particular, he discussed possible changes to their high-line approach that Real Madrid could look to exploit with Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.
“We have our approach and ideas, we already have them against Bayern and we understand that we have to improve. In every game we have to adapt to the next game and now it's time to adapt again. It's like in all matches, now we play against Real Madrid and all the players are very prepared, but I trust my players because they are doing great – with more possession and in attacks, with the ball and without. We have shown it and we will continue to show.”
Flick refused to hint at any initial team news, meaning it is still open to interpretation whether Fermin Lopez will continue in the line-up, or whether Dani Olmo will return for Barcelona.
“I haven't decided yet whether he will start or not, but you know, he was involved in three goals. That is exactly what we want for him and he showed it. We are very happy that he is back after the injury, and the fact that showed that performance was great.”
