Hansi Flick talks about his conversation with Nico Williams

FC Barcelona Hansi Flick He continues to add victories to his official matches after a 2-1 victory over Athletic in the German’s debut at Montjuic. A meeting in which Nico Williams was also the protagonist after a summer that constantly resembled an autograph culé and after being good friends with Lamine Jamal and Alejandro Baldé, surprised by hug from Barcelona coach.

Once the game is over, Flick called Niko to hug him. before heading to the locker room, the German commented to an Athletic player about something that made him laugh, and the coach revealed what his comment was. DAZN.

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“I just congratulated him on the European Cup.“Hansi Flick responded with a laugh, avoiding further talk about the possible signing of Nico Williams for Barcelona.”

Hansi Flick admits Barca lacked ‘calm’

The Kühle coach was pleased with the result against such a great opponent as Athletic, although he admitted that they lacked “calmness” in the match: “Yes, I am very pleased. We played well. Sometimes you have to admit that we lacked calmness. It is good to have passion and enthusiasm, but I lacked that.”

Hansi Flick also praised Robert Lewandowski, EA Sports’ top scorer in LALIGA with three goals: “I know Robert well, I was a Champions League champion with him. I also see here the best Lewandowski I know.“He trains very well, presses well and is happy.”

The coach also wanted to highlight Rafinha’s performance in his new playmaker position: “He can play in different attacking positions and in the center of the field. It is good for us. Having players like him who can press so hard is great. He presses well and his dynamism is noticeable among his teammates. I like that a lot. “We are happy with the six points.”