Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick says he has moved on from Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s error of their Champions League defeat by Monaco on Thursday.
Within the tenth minute of the sport on the Stade Louis II, Ter Stegen performed a poor move ahead straight to Monaco’s Takumi Minamino, with Eric Garcia then despatched off for bringing down the previous Liverpool ahead. Ter Stegen later stated the error was made as a result of he and Garcia “didn’t perceive one another”.
Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring for Monaco shortly after Garcia’s purple card earlier than Lamine Yamal equalised within the twenty eighth minute. George Ilenikhena scored Monaco’s winner within the 71st minute.
Ter Stegen made six saves throughout the match however attracted criticism for his expensive early error.
“I feel that’s one in all his sturdy factors, enjoying beneath,” Flick stated on Saturday. “Not simply making saves, but in addition enjoying along with his ft.
“It’s a method of our recreation, we wish to construct and arrange the sport, not simply with lengthy balls. A number of occasions the play begins from him.
“He has recognised that he made a mistake, we’re human beings. The necessary factor is to study from errors and I hope that for the subsequent one they’ve clear directions. For me, it’s water below the bridge.”
Ter Stegen has made 417 appearances for Barcelona since becoming a member of from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2014. The 33-year-old grew to become Barcelona’s de facto captain this summer time with the departure of Sergi Roberto.
“I’ve spoken to him,” Flick stated on Garcia. “He is aware of the scenario we’re in. He likes to be a centre-back, however we now have to consider the workforce.
“Now he could be extra necessary as a No 6 The purple card is one thing that occurs. I’ve seen him effectively, able to play. Perhaps he’ll play tomorrow (in opposition to Villarreal) as a centre-back or as a ‘6’.”
Flick added that injured midfielders Gavi and Frenkie de Jong might return throughout the subsequent worldwide break, which begins on Monday, October 7.
Barcelona are prime of La Liga after 5 wins from their opening 5 video games. Villarreal, in the meantime, are fourth after successful thrice and drawing twice to start out the season.
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