The coach received a red card at the end of the match, but this did not prevent him from celebrating the goal with the team emotionally.
“I am happy for Ronald. He told me he was ready to play higher. I don’t remember ever putting a defender in the attack. We tried everything and it finally worked. I am happy for the team, the club and the fans. I think it will be a step forward.
The reaction to the goal? Football is emotions, and for us too. We spent a lot of energy today, more than we expected. These are my feelings. It was great to score the second goal and win. My reaction was not aimed at anyone – I was just celebrating the goal.
My withdrawal? Frankie was there, I said to him, “Let’s go, Frankie.” Indeed, it was not an appeal to an arbitrator. I clapped my hands to encourage my team. Maybe the red card even helped win the match. I tried to talk to Gil Manzano, but he wouldn’t. If he didn’t want to, it’s his decision, I have to accept it.
Pedri accumulated a lot of minutes, so we had to replace him. It is necessary to distribute his playing time correctly. The next matches are very important – in the Champions League, then El Clasico. We need a fresh Pedri.
We have a lot to work on. We are not pressing as well as last year. We lack the pressure on the ball, the dynamics in defense and attack that we had. Everyone celebrated this goal in their own way – we really needed it.
It was a difficult match, but an important victory. It remains to be seen what it will mean for us in the future. She gives us the confidence we need,” Flick commented.
Source: sport.ua