Hansi Flick confirms Robert Lewandowski is fit to face Benfica in Tuesday’s Champions League clash.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has confirm that Robert Lewandowski is fit to play against Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Lewandowski was rule out of Saturday’s clash with Osasuna due to fitness concerns, with the game later abandon following the death of team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia. But Flick confirm the 36-year-old is เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย fit to play on Tuesday.
‘He’s fit and ready to play. He is in top form. We decided to rest him on Saturday. In training before the game, he felt a little bit unwell due to fatigue and we decided to rest him.’
The German coach also spoke about Bruno Lache’s Benfica, who are expect to play in the same style of play they have done this season: ‘They are use to high pressing, they do it almost every game. They have done very well away from home in the Champions League.’
‘I think they are clear about the way they want to play and we know what to do. I don’t think there will be any surprises.’
Flick also spoke about dealing with the press, saying: ‘It’s about positioning. Good possession helps us a lot in attack and defense, but also in positioning without the ball. We talk about this every time. That’s what we want to do tomorrow. ‘
The Azulgrana boss also spoke about Rafinha’s chances of winning this year’s Ballon d’Or, saying: ‘Of course if he does well this season he has a chance. He always helps us a lot and if you see the goals he scores, it shows you how hungry he is. You can see that it’s good to see how determined he is. I’m happy with his level. ‘
Rafinha has enjoyed a remarkable season this term, the best of his career, scoring 25 goals and providing 18 assists in 40 games in all competitions for Barcelona.