Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has been brave in trusting his younger players this season, and few have grabbed the opportunity as well as Marc Casado. After Marc Bernal went down injured, and without Frenkie de Jong, Casado has asserted himself as the natural partner for Pedri in midfield through the first two months.
“He has taken a step forward in recent months. In each game he performs very well, I think it is not necessary to motivate himself more. He is clear about what he should do and I have to say that he does it very well.”
Flick was also willing to praise his opposite number Vincent Kompany, and was asked whether the Belgian’s side had similarities with his own Bayern team.
“Vincent Kompany and his team are doing great work, in possession, they are very brave, and for us it will be a tough game, but we’re prepared for tomorrow.”
“Bayern always has a dominant game and this year too. The way they play, putting pressure on the opponent. They can impose their style on any team, they’re very brave, they focus on possession and imposing their style and idea. It has always been like that. That is their DNA.”