In the fourth round of the Champions League, Barcelona drew with Bruges 3-3 away from home. After the game, Barcelona coach Flick was interviewed.
Talk about the game
Frick: The game is very difficult. We created scoring opportunities and they played well and were as aggressive as we expected.
Discuss whether the tactics will be adjusted
Frick: We are Barcelona and we have to play our own football. There can be talk of overturning everything to make changes, but I'm not that kind of coach. We will stick to our DNA. We will not defend in our own half and then win 1-0 on the counterattack. We can defend in the frontcourt and stick to our football philosophy. We will play better.
Talk about the midfield
Flick: The midfield pressure is not enough. We conceded a lot of goals, and it’s not easy for the defense to defend the opponent’s fast break. Without intensity, there is no chance in the Champions League.
Talk about the team
Flick: Last year, when you saw the opponent was offside, it was one or two meters away. This year we played really hard and struggled. There's no excuse for that, we're playing with the same starting XI. Everyone knows we're not in the best shape right now, but I always try to stay positive. Maybe after the international break, Rafinha, Juan Garcia, and Pedri can return, and Olmo and Lewandowski can also recover to a new level.
Talk about Yamal
Flick: I am happy that he has returned to this level, but I don’t know what his state will be like next Sunday. It's important that he handles the situation well, because it won't be easy. He must pay great attention to his training and treatment. If done properly, we hope his pain will go away. It's hard.