US EditionHansi Flick on Coaching Messi: "Why Not?"
Coach Hansi Flick provided updates on key players’ fitness including doubts over Rashford and Pedri as Barcelona prepares for nine crucial matches at Camp Nou.
- This month, Hansi Flick said the team is looking forward to returning to the Spotify Camp Nou, highlighting hopes that the close connection with Barcelona fans will provide an advantage despite ongoing stadium renovations.
- Hansi Flick confirmed fitness doubts among key players, notably a fever sidelining forward Marcus Rashford, while Frenkie de Jong and Pedri remain unavailable, but goalkeeper Joan Garcia and winger Raphinha will be available.
- Second in La Liga, Hansi Flick's side has 28 points and trails Real Madrid by 3 with nine games left, competing in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Villarreal and Athletic Club.
- Managing recoveries, Hansi Flick, head coach, said the priority is players' progress rather than rushing returns, praising the coaching staff and urging a game-by-game focus.
- Flick said the fans' proximity at Spotify Camp Nou could tip tight home games in Barcelona's favour, stressing focus on the next four weeks with nine games left until the end of May.
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