Flick Signals De Jong Start Dilemma as Barça Chase Finishing Touch vs Mallorca

Match readiness and Flick's rotation

Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, spoke about his team's readiness and style ahead of hosting Mallorca on Saturday in La Liga, stressing focus and effectiveness to settle the game.

He explained that Frenkie de Jong wasn't fully ready, so he would start on the bench with evaluation during the match to protect the player.

Finishing and concentration

Flick said the team must be more clinical in finishing attacks and convert chances, in line with Barcelona's style, and keep concentration at the highest level throughout the match.

Barcelona had recently suffered from a goal-drought.

He expressed satisfaction with Lamine Yamal's level, noting positive signs in training and enjoying the phase, which helps him deliver his best.

Mallorca's threats and squad notes

The Barça boss also pointed to Mallorca's threat, highlighting the good form of Vedat Muriqi and Jan Vergeili, requiring his team to neutralize the keys of the opposition to win.

Flick added Vergeili had trained with Barcelona before and is delivering well, noting that moving to a new club demands the best from the player.

Punchline 1: If finishing were a sniper rifle, Barça would be hitting targets from halfway across the pitch—quiet and precise.

Punchline 2: Mallorca may bring the heat, but Barcelona's precision usually cools things down and seals the deal.