With the new round of La Liga fixtures about to start, Barcelona's head coach Frick will have his first official match at the Camp Nou. Facing the formidable opponent Athletic Bilbao, Frick showed his anticipation for the game and confidence in the team in the pre-match conference. He especially mentioned defender Conde, hoping that he can be a key player to stop Bilbao's popular striker Nico Williams.
Speaking about his Barcelona home debut, Frick said that the support of the fans is crucial. He believes that building a strong bond with the fans will give the team immense strength and make the team more indestructible in matches. He also expressed his understanding of Gündoğan's departure and praised his performance during his time at Barça, emphasizing that his departure will not affect the team too much.
Regarding the registration of Dani Olmo, Furyk said that it was not something he needed to focus on directly as a manager, but he was satisfied with Dani's form and expected him to join the team soon and make a positive impact on the team. In addition, he also revealed that Firmin has met the requirements to play in the game, providing more options for the team.
With the transfer window coming to a close, Frick emphasized his satisfaction with the current squad and said that he has communicated with all the players to make them aware of their positions and roles in the team. He believes the team is well prepared for the match against Athletic Bilbao and is looking forward to a win.
Speaking about Christensen, Furyk said that he is still in his plans and revealed that Christensen is currently training individually to regain his fitness. He emphasized Christensen's contribution to the team last season and hoped that he would be able to get back to his best soon and contribute to the team.
In addition, Frick also mentioned young player Casado as being similar to Kimmich in terms of physical condition and performing well in pre-season. He expressed his satisfaction with Barcelona's youth training system and expects these young players to bring more surprises to the team in the future.
Finally, speaking about Athletic Bilbao, Fricker said that it is a physically strong and aggressive running team that requires the team to be well prepared. He believes that the team is ready for the challenge and is looking forward to showing their best form in the game. At the same time, he also expressed his respect for Nico Williams, but is confident that Conde will be able to handle the defensive duties and contribute to the team's win.
