"Rodri? Things could have been done differently..."<br>

Hansi Flick spoke to the media this Saturday after Barça's morning session at the Ciudad Deportiva prior to tomorrow's match against Atlético de Madrid. The German coach explained how his dressing room is hours before traveling and playing the LaLiga match at the Metropolitano. He confirmed that Eric and Christensen will be on the list and does not rule out that the Catalan is even a starter, and assured that he managed all his minutes with Rodri, who was injured against Aston Villa.

Eric and Christensen

"Eric could be a starter. Both will be called up. We'll see if Eric is a starter, we'll see."

De Jong

"I haven't decided who will play for Rodri. We have to sleep on it. Berni has also done very well."

Rodri

"You can always do things better, but in this case I have communicated with the player and we have managed his minutes together. I ask him, who is experienced, and we agree, nothing more can be done. Maybe, when you see the result, you think that you could have done things differently... but that is already in the past."

Atlético is a tough team with a fantastic coach. It will be a demanding match

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Athletic

"All the games are important. There are three or four excellent teams in LaLiga that are tight in the standings. It is important to beat Atlético there. We will give everything, but there is a lot left until the end of the season. They are a tough team with a fantastic coach. It will be a demanding game."

De Jong - Bernal

"De Jong can play in different positions and does not focus on the '6' position, he is more experienced... but both are confident with the ball. Bernal also plays well without the ball, he knows which zone he should be in... I am happy for De Jong's recovery. We will look for the right starting eleven, we will see tomorrow."

We want to win to be at the top of the table before the break

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Athletic, black beast

"The previous games are in the past. The important thing is tomorrow and we know that they are a fantastic team and we want and must win to be at the top of the table before the break. We must demonstrate our strength and quality."

Raphinha

"I think it is the best situation for the club and for Rapha. I am happy for his renewal, it is important for the future of the club. He is our captain."

Raphinha's renewal is important for the future of the club

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Julian Alvarez

"He is a fantastic player, but he plays for Atlético and I focus on my team."

Julián Álvarez is a fantastic footballer, but he plays for Atlético and I focus on my team

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Gordon

"He gives us a lot with the ball. He holds possession. He doesn't make easy mistakes. In the final third he could be more selfish, but he has raised his level."

Fariñas is prepared to play against Atlético

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Farinas

"He didn't play as a full-back before, but physically, technically and tactically he is a great player thanks to La Masia. His mentality and attitude are also of a high level. He does a great job with Lamine on the right. Against Aston Villa he played at a top level. He is prepared to play against a rival like Atlético."

Koundé

"We expected him to return sooner, but we have to take care of him, see his evolution... and that's what we do. We hope to have him after the national team break."

We hoped that Koundé would recover sooner

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Julian Alvarez

"I don't talk about players from other clubs. I focus on mine. And I'm very happy with my team, in attack we have many options. I don't think about anything else."