Hansi Flick said before Barcelona's Champions League league-phase clash with Aston Villa that he still trusts Gavi despite the midfielder's reduced game time this season. Flick also said he had spoken with Gavi about our plan and what the staff think about him.
Flick's pre-match comments
Flick made the remarks ahead of Barcelona's Champions League league-phase meeting with Aston Villa. He said he still trusts Gavi despite the midfielder's reduced game time this season.
What Flick told Gavi
Flick said: "When the match begins, sometimes you cannot carry out your plan as you want. I spoke with Gavi, because it is very important that he knows our plan and what we think about him. I want him to keep his self-confidence, and that is an important matter for me."
Role and selection options
Flick said: "I have not thought of Gavi as a right-back. We all know his quality, and when we prepare for matches and look for options to make changes, Gavi is always one of the available options."
Recent matches
Barcelona beat Alaves 6-1 in a recent match, and Gavi did not come off the bench in that game. Gavi was also left out for the recent Clasico against Real Madrid.
