Barcelona coach Hansi Flick candidly reflected on his team’s heavy 4-1 defeat to Sevilla in La Liga, acknowledging key mistakes and areas for improvement.
The German tactician, visibly frustrated during the match, acknowledged the team’s shortcomings while emphasizing their resilience in the second half.
His comments shed light on the challenges Barcelona faces as they head into the international break with a bitter taste of defeat.
Hansi Flick was candid about the team’s struggles in the first half, admitting that their performance fell short of expectations.
“The first half was not good for us,” he stated, pointing to Sevilla’s aggressive one-on-one play and Barcelona’s inability to find solutions, as reported by Diario Sport.
Despite the setback, Hansi Flick remained optimistic, praising the squad’s response after the break.
“I really appreciate the team’s reaction in the second half,” he said, highlighting their determination to fight back despite the scoreline.
His focus on the positives underscored his belief in the squad’s potential to bounce back.
The manager refrained from dwelling on controversial moments, such as the two goals conceded, stating, “I don’t want to talk about the goals; we don’t want excuses.”
Instead, he urged his team to learn from the first half’s mistakes and build on their second-half effort. Flick’s refusal to criticize the referee or linger on negatives reflected his forward-thinking approach.
“I’m not angry; everyone saw the situation,” he remarked, emphasizing the need to move forward.
Midfielder Pedri echoed Flick’s sentiments, noting a lack of intensity in the opening period, a point the manager acknowledged but quickly pivoted to a constructive outlook.
“We lacked intensity, but I also think positively,” Flick said, stressing the importance of analyzing the game to improve.
With Barcelona relinquishing its lead at the top of La Liga, the upcoming international break offers Flick a chance to regroup.
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