Hansi Flick talks substituting Lamine Yamal and Frenkie de Jong the center-back after Barcelona beat Alaves
The boss enjoyed his 100th win.
Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick addressed the substitutions he made during the team's 6-1 victory over Alaves on Saturday night. He discussed swapping out Lamine Yamal after the midfielder had scored twice but was replaced after 74 minutes as Flick looked towards future matches against Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid. Flick revealed that he finds it easier to substitute Yamal once he has scored two goals in a match.
The coach engaged in a conversation with Yamal at halftime about managing his playing time. Flick was pleased with Yamal's performance, particularly his confidence in one-on-one situations and the additional minutes he received in the second half. The coach also spoke about the current injury issues affecting his backline, with four defenders—Xavi Espart, Andreas Christensen, Jules Koundé, and Eric García—out.
Flick mentioned that he discussed the possibility of Frenkie de Jong and Brian Farinas playing in defense, noting that the young players expressed their willingness to contribute if they could help the team.
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