Flick: 'It will be a completely different game to the Montjuïc one'
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FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick appeared before the press on Wednesday at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper head of Thursday's Copa del Rey quarter final against Valencia. The tie is do or die affair for both clubs as after the game in the Mestalla stadium, kick off 9.30pm CET, one of the two teams will be out of the competition.
"The league game earlier this season in the Mestalla was tough and it was not easy with a tricky atmosphere. Tomorrow will be similar. Furthermore, it's a cup game: tomorrow we can't win the trophy but we can lose it and that is not what we want," began Flick.
"The game will be completely different to the 7-1 win. We will give everything again and let's see what happens. They will press a lot and the fans will help them. The atmosphere will not be like the other day [in the Estadi Olímpic]," continued the German coach, referring to Barça's big recent win over Valencia at home in La Liga.
Despite it being a really important game, Flick insisted "we have to think about the workload for the players", something he revealed is considered before every game. "We can't compare players. We have a game on Thursday and another one on Sunday. I need all my players to be fit and to be an option for us. All of them are great and each one will give his best for the team and that's the important thing," said Flick.
With regards to which players may feature against Valencia, Flick revealed: "Gavi is out due to the protocol [for head injuries], but Dani Olmo could come on in the second half."
"With the ball Dani Olmo is an important player in the midfield who can score, control the ball and keep it. He is very important for us, but we have to look after him so he can be consistent. We have to keep an eye on how he is feeling and adapt to that. He will be very important for us in the next few weeks and months," concluded the Barça boss.
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