Flick's Assistant Urges Patience in Barcelona's Team-Building Process
Following Barcelona's unexpected 1-0 loss to Leganes, assistant coach Marcus Sorg emphasized the natural ups and downs in building a new team and called for patience from fans and players alike.
In the absence of head coach Hansi Flick due to suspension, assistant coach Marcus Sorg addressed the media after Barcelona's unexpected 1-0 defeat to Leganes at Montjuïc Stadium. Sorg acknowledged the team's early lapse in concentration, stating, 'Our performance wasn't at its best; the initial five minutes lacked focus. Conceding the first goal was tough, especially when we had around 20 opportunities to score but couldn't capitalize.'
He emphasized the importance of learning from such defeats, noting, 'We must draw lessons from these losses. The team isn't accustomed to such a dense schedule of challenging matches, and it's an area we need to address.' Sorg urged continued trust and encouragement for the players, highlighting the significance of maintaining faith during the team's development phase.
Looking ahead, Sorg mentioned the upcoming match against Atletico Madrid, stressing the need to approach it with full strength. He reminded everyone that Barcelona remains among the top three in the league standings and that the team-building process inherently involves highs and lows.
Regarding Lamine Yamal's injury, Sorg reported that the player chose to continue playing and felt fine, though the extent of the injury remains to be assessed. On the second-half substitutions, including Dani Olmo, Yamal, and Robert Lewandowski, Sorg explained that the intent was to inject fresh energy into the attack.
Sorg concluded by reiterating the necessity of patience and resilience, both from the players and supporters, as the team navigates the natural fluctuations inherent in building a cohesive and successful unit.