FC Barcelona got a much-needed victory over Brest in their last night’s UEFA Champions League encounter, as they emerged winners with a 3-0 scoreline. Robert Lewandowski scored a brace while Dani Olmo also returned to scoring ways with another goal.
Naturally, Hansi Flick was quite relaxed and happy in the press conference following this game, which was in stark contrast to the demeanor he displayed in the presser after the Celta Vigo game.
In addition to some subjects related to the match, Mundo Deportivo reports that another question that was put to the Barcelona head coach was about his conversation with Lamine Yamal that took place at the end of the game and was caught on cameras.
Hansi Flick had no qualms about revealing what he had told the young winger: “I told him I hope he’ll be with us on Saturday against Las Palmas.”
There is no doubt that Flick will be hoping to have the youngster back available as soon as possible, as in his absence, the Blaugranes have been able to get only one win in the last three games.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona wears a special edition Coldplay match shirt during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
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The Spaniard suffered a problem in the match against Red Star Belgrade, and was unable to play in the game against Real Sociedad, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for the Catalans. Then, Barcelona also dropped two points against Celta Vigo after having capitulated their 2-0 lead in the last 10 minutes of the game.
Furthermore, the only other La Liga game that Barcelona had dropped points in before these two games was the one against Osasuna, and in that game too, Flick had not started Yamal to let him get some rest.
Although Barcelona were able to get a victory without the 17-year-old winger against Brest, there is still no doubt about his importance in the team, and Flick will naturally be looking to get him back as soon as possible.
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 26: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Barcelona and Stade Brestois 29 at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 26, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 26: Pedri of FC Barcelona controls the ball whilst under pressure from Mahdi Camara of Stade Brestois 29 during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Barcelona and Stade Brestois 29 at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 26, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 26: Pedri of FC Barcelona is substituted for teammate Frenkie de Jong during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Barcelona and Stade Brestois 29 at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 26, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.