Hansi Flick was understandably satisfied after his side’s victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final.
The victory came at a critical time, especially with the team taking precautionary measures to manage the situations surrounding Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.
Their absence could have been a setback, but the team pulled together to deliver a commendable performance.
“The news arrived on the bus, you should see how the news was received. We are a team and we wanted to win for Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, but also for the team. The coach said after the match.
“they [Olmo and Victor] Happy. For us, this was a good sign before the game. “We wanted to show that we are a team.” He added.
Thoughts about the match
The focus and determination shown by the players highlighted the unity within the team. The team spirit and collective efforts to rise in the absence of key players demonstrated their commitment to their common goals.
Despite being a relatively young team, their ability to perform under pressure and adapt to challenges have been key takeaways from recent matches.
“We started a great game, but we are a young team and we have to learn things. But that’s the way to play.”
Speaking about the team’s journey so far, Flick pointed to the promising start it has achieved this season. However, he stressed that being a young team has its own challenges, especially in terms of learning and improving.
Losing to Atletico last year was a tough pill to swallow, but the team has bounced back strongly.
“We played very well against Atletico and it was not the best way to say goodbye to the year, but we played very well against Barbastro and today against Athletic, and we left a clean sheet.”
Chesney leads Pena
Regarding team selection, Wojciech Szczesny started the match, while Iñaki Pena sat on the bench.
Flick confirmed that this decision was made based on his assessment of the team’s needs for the match.
Szczesny’s experience and composure were key factors in ensuring a stable defensive performance. “Tek played and Iñaki was on the bench. That was my decision.”
The young players in the team continue to show great potential. While they still have a lot to learn, their enthusiasm and passion for the game is evident.
Flick believes that this combination of youthful energy and the correct style of play will determine the team’s style in the upcoming matches. With their recent form, the team looks well prepared to face future challenges.
“We are a young team and they can learn a lot of things. But they know how to play and how to enjoy football. This is what we want to show in the next matches.” conclude.
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