FC Barcelona head coach Hans Flick has aired his frustrations with a three-pronged crisis that erupted before the start of the 2025/2026 La Liga season, while trusting the club management to resolve its registration woes ahead of Saturday s match against Mallorca. During the presentation, Tuchel also spoke about the technical condition of the team and discussed a number of topics related to his players.
Flick added: "I am satisfied with what I have seen in the training; the final session was very good and the team is well prepared for tomorrow.
He told BBC sports editor Dan Roan: "This is the situation, I'm not happy with it but I trust the club. If anything similar happens to us this season, we have to concentrate on what we can do, whatever that may be; I leave the rest up to the club.
For the signing of goalkeeper Juan Garcia, he said: "It was a collective decision, we all decided to sign him. There is a very good goalkeeper behind him in Szczęsny and I am happy with the goalkeeping situation, completely.
On Lamine Yamal: “Lamine trains good, with en without the ball he is responsible for pressing, defending. We saw him against Como, he was excellent; he is always on the right path and continuing to grow. I am not interested in how many goals he scores, I care about what he gives to the team."
On Ter Stegen: “Well, the key is for everyone to communicate and that has happened with Ter Stegen and the club. He is a great goalkeeper, an excellent goalkeeper and we all have to support him so he can return to his best play."
A pleasant surprise - "We were coming back from Korea when Iñigo Martínez disappeared. I am not happy that he leftDefinitely not because he is a great player and one with personality; were leaders in the locker room helped a team a lot. I wish him the best."
Andoff to everyone, in turn off worrying about even the best performing four years winning three titles at a time does not come as an end but a new start. “[Our objective is simple] we are working to get better and win every game, wherever we go.
With regard to Marc Bernal: "The doctor told me he will be out for a whole year; we don't mind waiting a few more weeks because his professional future is invaluable. He is working hard, and we will see him soon”.
On Fermín López: "He had not started the preseason to my liking, but he has improved a lot in these last 2 weeks. He showed his class against Como, and he had a great season last year."
He also discussed the competition within his midfield, saying: "It is good to have a high quality of players but it must also be managed. The players will always have a place to discuss.
As for the aims ahead of the new season, he said: "Winning title is no quick target; and is very relevant to steady improvements by each match to sharpen our own style. The road is still long."
Of the variety in his squad of players, Gerrard said: "Gerrard can play as a full-back or centre-half — I like that, having those versatile players.
