“The team is doing well with the situation” – Hansi Flick on Barcelona emotions after tragic death

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has stated that there is a good atmosphere in the dressing room, despite the loss of team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia on Saturday. The Blaugrana were due to play Osasuna on Saturday night, but match was postponed minutes before the game after the players were informed about the news.

Naturally, it was the first topic in Flick’s press conference, as Barcelona prepare to face Benfica in the return leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash, at 18:45 CEST on Saturday.

“I think the team is managing the situation well. We are very focused on the match, I already said it after Lisbon, that this was only the first match.”

Barcelona will request UEFA’s permission to hold a minute of silence before their match against Benfica to honor Dr. Carles Miñarro. @javigasconMD

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In terms of how he was handling it, and Flick said that the victory would be for Minarro if they could get it.

“The President also said something in the dressing room, he said it on Sunday and I spoke to the team yesterday. It’s a big loss, he was a great person and a great doctor. He was unbelievable for the team and for the club, the team he formed with Ricard, he was a piece in the puzzle of our success.”

"Of course, if he does well this season he could have a chance. He always helps us a lot, and if you see the goals he's scored it shows you how hungry he is."