Hansi Flick post match reaction.

Hansi Flick: “I emphasized to the team the importance of maintaining their pre-break form, and they responded exceptionally well.”

Hansi Flick: “I’m pleased with our pressing; it’s been very intense from the start. We deserved the win and the result.”

Hansi Flick: “At half-time, I reminded the team to keep up the performance from the first half.”

Hansi Flick: “It’s wonderful to see the team’s performance. However, I work with them daily and can observe their quality.”

Hansi Flick: “We’ll need to see what the situation with Olmo is. I hope it’s nothing serious, just something minor, but we’ll have to wait and see.”

Did Pedri tell you before the match that he was going to score?

Hansi Flick: “Yes, and Lamine did as well.” *laughs*

Hansi Flick: “I’ve told Pedri that if he wants to keep playing, he needs to come give me a hug after every goal!” *laughs*

Hansi Flick: “I don’t make excuses or look for them; I concentrate on my team. If the referee has any doubts, he will review them with VAR.”

Hansi Flick: “You can already see the results of our training in these early matches. We trust ourselves with the ball and have ample quality.”

Hansi Flick: “We could have added two or three more goals.”

Hansi Flick: “We’re playing with the confidence gained from our earlier matches. We’re very organized, playing as a cohesive unit with a high pressing block. It’s not easy to press so effectively.”

Hansi Flick: “Lamine usually provides the final pass, so I’m pleased he scored today.”

What aspect of the team’s performance makes you most proud? The pressing, the build-up from the back, the midfield?

Hansi Flick: “Everything about the team. High pressing makes it easier for our defense to hold strong and for the midfield to receive the ball.”