Flick confirms rotations, does not rule out giving rest to Pedri and talks about Szczesny and Osasuna

FC Barcelona

What game are you expecting?

As I always say, tough. It will be a different game from the first round, but we will be prepared.

Is it ideal for making rotations?

We haven't decided yet, but we know we have to. It's important, but also that we have the best team. So far we have managed it well and hopefully we will continue to do so.

Are you especially happy for Szczesny?

This is his job. Like everyone else's, they defended. But it's his job. And that's why, Tek is currently number one.

It was a gamble on your part. Did you really think a retired player could reach this level?

I'm not the only one who decides. In the coaching staff, we discuss the players. Sometimes you have a feeling and we believed he could reach this level. In the end, I make the decision, but I always consult those around me.

When do you feel most satisfied as a coach, when you win by a large margin or when you win 0-1 with one player less?

I'm proud of the team because they respond well in any situation, and that gives me confidence. We are functioning well and I hope we can maintain it in the coming weeks.

Pedri ran more than 13 kilometers in Lisbon. He has already said that it benefits him to play, but I would like to know if it is time for him to rest.

We will see what he does tomorrow. He is very professional. His behavior day by day is magnificent, he does everything possible to recover. And you can see it on the field. He is at an incredible level. He gives us strength. Tomorrow we will ask him how he is feeling and see what decision he makes.

Is it more important to avoid mistakes or accumulate successes?

The important thing is to have a positive outlook. If you focus negatively, it's not a good idea. I think our philosophy is good. We want to play as we have played before. I believe the focus has to be that. Because it has worked well for us.

What did you learn from the first-round match thinking about tomorrow?

It is different. There have been many changes since then. For me, it is important to have the best team. I think we have now reached another level and I have a positive approach for tomorrow.

What is the best and worst thing you have done since becoming Barcelona's coach?

It's a difficult question. I don't have much time to think about it. We all make mistakes, we also do things well. But I don't want to dwell on that.

What are the differences between being the coach of Barça and Bayern?

I think when we started here, we knew how we wanted to play after analyzing the players. I was honest with Deco, and he with me. From the start, it was a good beginning. I see the players happy. There is a special atmosphere in the dressing room and that is the most important thing for me. The big difference. Everyone looks out for each other and I love that. There is a good atmosphere among the players and the coaching staff. They believe in this plan and that helps me to manage well. We always focus on what we can do.