Hansi Flick appeared before the media in the previous pre -season party of the Barcelona in front of the FC Seoulin Seoul. The German coach reviewed the current of the club and talked about possible exits, such as Ronald Araujo, which said he had no news about it, and the captaincy of Attributed. On this, the Barca coach did not want to wet and the hot potato passes to his players, who will be the ones who decide whether the goalkeeper continues to be the first captain or not.
First, to Flick They asked about their sensations at this pre -season start and the reception upon arrival at Corea: «I am happy. We have had a great reception in Korea, many people at the airport and at the hotel. It is not easy to prepare the equipment because it is very hot, but the team is working well. We put the focus on what we have to do ».
Regarding the continuity of Araujo, Hansi acknowledged that he has no news about the goodbye of the Uruguayan central: «Araujo? Why should it leave? There are many rumors about many names, but I have no news or sign that you want to go. I have a great team, with a lot of quality, we have all positions bent, in some positions we have even three players, it is not easy to manage, of course, but I am happy ».
When they insisted on the subject, Barça's coach insisted that he is happy with the team he has: «I am surprised that this Ronald comes out. I am very happy with the team I have. On what awaits the season, Flick was «positive. We have a lot of quality. The season is very long. Last season we won three titles but there are many teams that will want to win ».
The German confirmed the presence of its star, Lamine Yamal, in this Thursday's game and got rid of praise towards him: «We already saw it last season, Lamine is an exceptional talent, decides matches. I am happy to have it on my team. Tomorrow will play. We are preparing and hopefully do our best. We train for it and here in Seoul it will not be different, it is an important test ».
Regarding Dro, The canterano who scored one of the goals against Vissel Kobe, Hansi Flick said: «He already began training with us at the end of last season, it is a talent and that's why he is here. The Masia is doing a magnificent job. Not only for the goal, it is good with the ball, he is a fantastic player, with a lot of quality. It has to improve, of course, and in the center of the field we have a lot of quality. I am very happy to have all these players ».
When asked if they are attentive to the Asian players, the coach was clear: «A club like Barcelona also has to be aware of Asian playersbut it's not my job. But right now we are pending tomorrow's game, in the preseason and in the next Joan Gamper trophy ».
Where it was not so clear was when talking about the continuity of Attributed as captain. His future in the club is an unknown. Barça wants to sell him, but he has no intention of leaving. Flick has taken away the 1stly to give it to Joan García, although he said it is a number only for the preseason, for now. The technician did not want to wet on this matter: «The team will decide the captains, as it has always been done. We will decide two weeks before starting the season ».
Finally, Hansi Flick talked about signing Marcus Rashford And he said that he can show his “quality” in the Barcelona: «Marcus is a great player, I have followed him for many years, since he started his career at United. He has a lot of quality and we hope he can show it in the team ».
