Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has claimed that he is happy with his current squad as the German gets set to make his bow in the LaLiga for the first time as a manager. Flick came in to takeover the job from Xavi, who was sacked weeks after committing to see off his deal with the club. Barcelona have been a bit slow in the market, but have made 2 additions to the squad.
Dani Olmo has been roped in from RB Leipzig, while they have also secured the signature of young striker Pau Victor. Flick, who won the Champions league with bayern Munich, said to the reporters that he knew the job wouldn’t be easy but trusts the club blindly. The German tactician feels that the team is strong and will only get better once the injured players come back.
“I am satisfied with the squad I have, the rest is a question mark. When I signed my contract, I knew it wouldn’t be easy but I trust the club blindly. And I am happy with the team, with what it offers,” Flick told reporters on Friday, as quoted by Reuters.
“We have injured players who will gradually come back. We are still a strong team.”
Update on Olmo
Barcelona fans will have to wait a bit to see Olmo in action as Flick confirmed that the forward will not be facing Valencia.
“Olmo is not in good physical condition, he started late and we will look after him. He won’t be here tomorrow. We want everyone to be well and play injury-free,” he said.
Flick is also expecting a tough game against Valencia and feel they can turn up the heat on Barcelona.
“I am very much looking forward to this first game. Valencia is a special place,” he said.
“It will be a tough game, our opponents have shown that they play good, attacking football, you have to watch your lines… It will be difficult.”
Barcelona will be facing Valencia on Saturday, August 17 at the Mestalla.