Tue Nov 26 17:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Barça Coach Flick Downplays Concerns After Dropping Points Against Celta Vigo

**Barcelona, Spain** – Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has dismissed concerns over his team’s recent dip in form, despite a 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo that saw them relinquish a two-goal lead. The result extended Barça’s winless streak in La Liga to two matches, cutting their lead at the top of the table to just four points over Real Madrid, who also have a game in hand.

Flick attributed the setback to costly errors, emphasizing the need for improvement in ball control and decision-making. He acknowledged the youthfulness of his squad, the youngest in La Liga, highlighting the learning curve inherent in their development. “It’s about eliminating the mistakes,” Flick stated in a pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Brest. “We have a lot of things we can do better with the ball, and this is the focus.”

The absence of key forward Lamine Yamal, sidelined with an ankle injury for the last two games, has also impacted Barcelona’s performance. While Yamal won’t feature against Brest, Flick expressed optimism about his return for the weekend’s La Liga match against Las Palmas. Left-back Alejandro Balde will also miss the Champions League game due to injury, adding to Barcelona’s injury woes. However, Eric García and Ferran Torres have returned to full training and could feature.

Despite the recent setbacks, Flick remains positive, highlighting the team’s overall league position and the challenges posed by other teams vying for the top spot. He expects a tough match against Brest, an unbeaten Champions League opponent with a strong record in set pieces and transitions, and is determined to secure a victory to regain momentum. The focus, he stressed, will be on ball control and clinical finishing.

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