Hansi Flick was asked today in Lisbon about his position regarding Neymar's possible return to Barça.
Flick is not exactly a fan of Neymar. His concept of soccer is opposed to the individualism that the Brazilian star handles. In his philosophy of the game, there is no room for players like Neymar.
In any case, he didn't want to commit because life takes many turns. He is aware that the club and the player are in negotiations.
Barça gives everything to Neymar... except money
It is the player who has offered himself. Barça has simply replied that he should get in shape after a year of injury. If he becomes the same player that Barça fans saw dressed in blaugrana, it would be time to talk.
The blaugrana club is open to dialogue because this has started from the fact that Neymar wouldn't come for money, but to be happy at Barça. He needs a demanding challenge to get in the best shape for the 2026 World Cup.
Barça provides him with everything he desires... except money. Asked about the possibility of Neymar's return, Flick said:
"This is not my task. I am very focused on this team until the end of the season. We have great opportunities and we want to seize them all...
So we have to stay focused, and I as a coach as well. This is the task of other people in the club, not mine."
Hansi Flick was asked other questions regarding Wednesday's match at the Estadio Da Luz.
Gavi
"We'll see. He didn't train yesterday because he wasn't feeling well. When the doctor sees him, we'll see."
The resolution of the tie
"Obviously, we have to think that there is a second leg. We are facing one of the best teams in the Champions League, they play very well, with confidence, and we have to play better."
"I hope Barça is better than in January"
The precedent of January
"They have their own idea and we have ours. We both have very good strategies and we'll see what happens tomorrow...
I hope we are better prepared than last time, that we have a better dynamic. It will be a difficult match, I hope we have prepared better than in the last match."
Lewandowski's goals
"It's always good for him to score many goals, but it's also important for the team to give him the opportunity to score. It's a team effort. If we play like in the last two months, it will go well...
It's better to be a good team rather than having one or two very good players."
The doubt of Olmo or Gavi
"Gavi can play in different positions, he gives us options in defense because he wants to press and has a good dynamic. With the ball, he knows how to play and he is doing very well. Olmo likes to play in that position, he is very good at scoring goals."
"I like how Benfica plays"
Joy for Gerard Martín, Cubarsí...
"It's fantastic. They showed me a picture of different players and it's unbelievable, I love it. They are very grateful for the situation, for the education at La Masia."
Barça is the favorite
"The next match is Benfica. So I can only say that Benfica is the next tough opponent. It's not good to talk about favorites, I focus on the next match.
...We have to give everything in every match, not only in the Champions League but also in LaLiga."
Benfica
"I really like how they play with the ball, they have a good dynamic. It's very complicated to defend against the strategy they propose. We have trained very well."