Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has confirmed that Robert Lewandowski is match and obtainable for his or her . The Polish ahead was a late scratch from the beginning XI earlier than their recreation in opposition to Osasuna, earlier than it was referred to as off.
The sport was postponed following the tragic loss of life of Barcelona physician Carles Minarro Garcia, however . In the meantime Lewandowski was changed within the beginning line-up resulting from a health difficulty, however the German coach cleared up any doubts.
“He’s match and obtainable. He’s in high kind, we determined to relaxation him on Saturday. Within the coaching session earlier than the match he felt some discomfort resulting from fatigue and we determined to relaxation him.”
Flick famous that he was not anticipating any surprises from reverse quantity Bruno Lage at Montjuic, and stated that each side had been clear on how they need to play.
“They’re used to urgent excessive, they do it in almost all of the video games. They’ve superb outcomes away from dwelling within the Champions League.”
🗣️Flick on a vital week:
“It is all the time like that. I keep in mind the week in opposition to Bayern and Madrid and it is one thing comparable. Clearly it is essential that we win and much more so after the end in Lisbon. We’re have a improbable temper and we’ve got confidence in ourselves.”
“I feel they’re clear about the best way they need to play and we all know the best way to do it too. I don’t assume there can be any surprises.”
When it comes to the best way to take care of that strain, Flick pointed to the positional recreation.
“It’s all about positioning, good possession helps us loads each in assault and defence. But in addition positioning with out the ball. We focus on it each time. That’s what we need to do tomorrow.”
In the meantime one other dialog that has gathered tempo within the worldwide media over the previous couple of days is a possible Ballon d’Or push for Raphinha this season.
“In fact, if he does properly this season he may have an opportunity. He all the time helps us loads, and for those who see the objectives he’s scored it reveals you the way hungry he’s. You’ll be able to see that, it’s good to see how centered he’s. I’m completely happy together with his degree.”
The Brazilian has been reworked since taking over the vice-captaincy at this season, changing into a key contributor, and extra so in massive video games. To date this season Raphinha has 25 objectives and 18 assists in 40 appearances for the Blaugrana, averaging a aim contribution each 99 minutes.