Flick: "Griezmann is fantastic, he seems to dance when he plays"

Hansi Flick was full of praise for Atletico, Simeone and Griezmann ahead of the LaLiga match at the Metropolitano. The German coach was also outspoken against racism and pointed to Gavi and Fermin as options to replace the injured Raphinha along with RashfordMatch

"It's a game against one of the best teams in LaLiga and surely in Europe. They have a lot of quality and players who can decide the tie on their own. We can't make the mistakes we did last time. But I've seen my team very well. I've seen them focused."

It's a game against one of the best teams in LaLiga and surely in Europe

Flick

Raphinha

"There are no culprits. It's an injury and you have to live with it, it's part of it. It doesn't come at a good time. It makes us sad and we'll have to see how we manage it."

We can't make the same mistakes at the Metropolitano as last time

Flick

Raphinha in Brazil

"The players have been with the national teams or on a day off. It's not Raphinha's first injury. He was down in the dumps. He returns to Barcelona at the weekend and on Monday he will be back with the group. We gave him a few days off so that he could be in Brazil, with his family, and lift his spirits."

Raphinha was down in the dumps and that's why we let him stay in Brazil for a few days...

Flick

Lamine and racism

"I think his statement was clear. We live football every day, and the messages are of integration and inclusion. It's frustrating that a small number of idiots don't get the message. We have to think about it and improve the situation. There is no place for racism, either in life or in football. Never. We have to go together in this. We have to respect regardless of colour, religion or origin."

It is frustrating that a small group of idiots do not get the message of integration and inclusion

Flick

Tibidabo

"I'm getting ready for the rides... It was a fantastic experience, I spent several hours there. It helped me to free my mind, I recommend the free fall."

Frenkie De Jong

"The good thing is that Balde and Kounde are back. And Eric. We have to wait for Frenkie. Maybe he'll be back next week. We have to go step by step."

Metropolitano pitch

"The players have to decide what studs they choose. We've talked about it. You have to prepare for the slips. They play on the same pitch. You have to adapt."

Simeone is one of the best coaches in the world

Flick

Barcelona Women

"I really enjoyed it. It's another level. They played physically and tactically very well. I liked what I saw."

Game

"This philosophy is fantastic. Football connects everyone, and you live it together. The philosophy of La Masia is fantastic. The competitive DNA is there, I see it in my team. It does a lot of things very well."

Rashford, Gavi and Fermin can play in Raphinha's place

Flick

Rashford

"I'm happy with Marcus, his performance is good. He has had some injuries in the last few weeks. He can play instead of Raphinha, and Gavi, and Fermin... Gavi is at a great level. There are options."

Lewandowski

"Robert played both games with his national team. He is sad and disappointed not to be at the World Cup, but he is focused on us and what we need."

Lewandowski is disappointed not to be at the World Cup, but I see him focused

Flick

Atletico

"It's always difficult to play against them. They have one of the best coaches in the world. I like what I see. They have individual players, Griezmann is fantastic. He seems to be dancing. They have great players and a great coach. And the atmosphere at home is also important."

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