Flick has no complaints about Barcelona squad
Hansi Flick fully trusts Barcelona and has no complaints over his squad ahead of its opening LaLiga clash at Valencia.
Barca, which finished second behind fierce rival Real Madrid in LaLiga last season, has so far signed attacking midfielder Dani Olmo and fellow Spaniard Pau Victor in the transfer window.
Flick replaced Xavi at the Catalan side after it sacked the former midfielder in May, just four weeks after he confirmed he would honour the final year of his contract.
The 59-year-old, who led Bayern Munich to two Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League victory, as well as a FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup title, among other honours, said he was happy with his team.
"I am satisfied with the squad I have, the rest is a question mark," Flick said.
"When I signed my contract, I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I trust the club blindly. And I am happy with the team, with what it offers. We have injured players who will gradually come back. We are still a strong team."
Flick confirmed that Olmo, who helped Spain win UEFA Euro 2024, will not be available to face Valencia.
"Olmo is not in good physical condition, he started late, and we will look after him. He won't be here. We want everyone to be well and play injury free," he said.
The head coach did, however, confirm Lamine Yamal, whose father Mounir Nasraoui is in a 'serious but stable' condition after being stabbed in a car park during the week in the northeastern Spanish town of Mataro, according to Spanish national TV broadcaster TVE, would play.
Valencia finished ninth in LaLiga last season, and the German is not expecting an easy outing for his first competitive game in charge of Barcelona.
"I am very much looking forward to this first game. Valencia is a special place," he said.
"It will be a tough game. Our opponents have shown that they play good, attacking football. You have to watch your lines. It will be difficult."
