Barcelona coach Hansi Flick stays unconcerned about his workforce’s efficiency regardless of their 2-1 defeat to Monaco in Thursday’s Champions League opener.
Monaco capitalized on an early benefit after Barcelona’s Eric Garcia was despatched off simply 11 minutes into the match, with targets from Maghnes Akliouche and George Ilenikhena sealing the victory for the French facet.
Flick, who has led Barcelona to a five-match profitable streak in La Liga, remained constructive after his first defeat in cost and urged his gamers to concentrate on the upcoming video games.
“With (Garcia’s) red card, the game changed totally, but I can see the positives. We tried to defend as a team and attack as a team. We had chances, but they deserved to win,” Flick instructed reporters.
“I’ve instructed the workforce to raise their heads up as a result of they’re disenchanted, however we have now to concentrate on Sunday’s La Liga match at Villarreal, which is our subsequent sport. It’s time to recuperate, and hopefully, gamers shall be again with loads of vitality.
“We have players that gave more than 100 percent. Every player tried to give their best in this situation. I’m really proud of this team, but we have to accept how we lost today.”
Barcelona relived bitter reminiscences of final season once they crashed out of the Champions League quarterfinals, shedding 4-1 to Paris Saint-Germain after defender Ronald Araujo was proven a purple card.
Flick denied that the Catalans wrestle in Europe’s prime membership competitors and stated he’s optimistic about their possibilities within the match, which they final gained in 2015.
“Today, you see this situation with a red card after 11 minutes – it changed our match plan, but we have to accept it. This happens,” the previous Bayern Munich supervisor stated.
“But we are strong enough to play a good Champions League. We have seven matches ahead, and I think we will win many.”
Barcelona will host Young Boys subsequent of their second league-phase fixture.
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