Flick: 'Atlético is not a final, but it is a crucial match'
Hansi Flick spoke at a press conference about the Barcelona match against Atlético Madrid. The azulgrana team arrives at the game after falling to Leganés and being caught in the standings by Simeone’s team.
The team is obliged to react against a direct rival in the fight for the title and not to end the year with bad feelings. Flick highlighted the importance of the game and the quality of Atlético, but assured that the team is prepared.
He also spoke about Yamal’s injury and the possibility of another player taking his place. In addition, the German coach asked his players to be focused for 90 minutes and to be attentive to Atlético’s tendency to score in the final minutes of the game. Flick also spoke about the importance of the fans in the game and about his first Christmas dinner at Barcelona.
