Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was not entirely inspired by his team’s 2-1 friendly victory over Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium on Saturday and demanded more from the players.
MVP Pau Victor, who scored a brace, and a pivot from Alex Valle in goals were the highlights as Barca managed two wins in two on the current pre-season tour of the United States. United.
Despite claiming victories at the expense of the last two Champions League winners, Manchester City and Los Blancos, on American soil, Flick admitted his team had “done well” but also had flaws to correct.
“In some situations we were too deep and didn’t put pressure on the opposing player who had the ball. That can’t be like that and that’s a problem,” said the German.
“You have to do it and insist during the 90 minutes,” he demanded, faithful to the philosophy of the fashionable coaches of his country.
“We knew it was a Clásico despite it being a preseason match. I told my players that we were looking to see an improvement on the field compared to what we presented against City and I think that’s what it is. They did a wonderful job,” he said. formerly Flick.
Regarding the young people who make up the bulk of the visiting team, Flick stated that “we have players of 16, 17, 18 years old” and that it is “fantastic to have them here. “
As for Pau Víctor, who is emerging as a possible successor to Robert Lewandowski but who is also capable of betting on the wing, Flick, discreet and under pressure, “we will see what happens” as far as the former Girona player is concerned. to stay with the senior team and not return to Barça Atletic’s reserve team for the next 2024/2025 season.
“Two games, 3 goals. Not bad. The door to the first team is open,” Flick insisted.
To conclude the tour, Barça will now travel to Baltimore, where they will face AC Milan at the M
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