> “Impressive. The truth is, every year they seem to say the same thing: that they won’t be able to handle the intensity, that they won’t be able to withstand the high press, that such a high defensive line will take its toll… And yet they keep doing it,” he told Mundo Deportivo.
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> ”They’ve been playing with the same philosophy, the same players, and the same demands for a long time. And the team keeps delivering. Furthermore, Flick seems like a coach who’s very approachable. He speaks honestly, he tells them the truth.
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> “If a player isn’t going to play a match, he explains it and gives them the reasons. That’s very important for the players. He’s an approachable coach who understands what the players need and also what the team needs. And this, especially in a team like Barcelona, is crucial.”