Flick: Barcelona is playing strongly, but in football, everything can change quickly

With five wins from five matches, Barcelona stands out as one of Europe's most impressive teams this season. The "Blaugrana" continue to dominate their opponents, having also made a perfect start in the Champions League. Now, the team returns to La Liga action, facing Levante away on Sunday. Here's what head coach Hansi Flick had to say during his press conference:

How do you manage the immense expectations and enthusiasm from the fans?
We are very happy with how we're playing, but we know we need to demonstrate that in every single match. When things are going well, that's crucial for us. If we lose any of that momentum and aren't at 100 percent, it won't be good.

What is the team's potential for improvement?
That's what we strive for – to always get better. That's our job, as coaches and as players. We need to maintain that hunger for development, and we can achieve it.

Is this the best Barcelona side since you took charge?
We know that in football, everything can change quickly. I like the current situation, but we need to stay highly focused. If something shifts, we could head in the wrong direction, and we don't want that.

Will there be rotations? Is that how you keep all players engaged?
I think that's part of the game. We have two or three players for every position who can step in. After the Feyenoord match, I'm very pleased with the intensity of our training sessions.

Fabregas said Barcelona is intimidating opponents. What does such recognition from an opposing coach mean to you?
I really admire what Cesc is doing. Como is playing very well and is at a high level. For me, only the next match matters. I'm solely focused on that. It's important to think day by day. That's exactly what the team is doing. We're on a good path, but there's still a long way to go until the end of the season.

You have Raphinha, you renewed Hamza's contract, and you brought in Gabriel Jesus. Was this your objective for the forward position?
We have three different profiles. Adeyemi, Dani Olmo, Fermín, or Gordon can also play. We have many options. Raphinha is playing fantastically, he's on another level. He's incredible. He's one of the best in the world.

Regarding Hamza's contract renewal
The club did a very good job. He performed well in pre-season and competes with the other players in that position. He offers a different profile to this squad. He's a great asset for the club's future, and we wanted him in the team.

Is this the most complete squad since you've been at the club?
Yes. It's better than last season. We always talk about the attack, but defense is also very important. When I look back – with Rodri or Bernal, or in midfield… After the Club World Cup, Cubarsí has been fantastic. He plays with confidence, he's focused. He's improved his physical condition. That's very important for that position. He's also very good with the ball. Our number one goalkeeper is also doing a great job.

What's your assessment of the new approach to physical preparation?
Yes, it's a different philosophy, a different idea. It's linked to the movements players make on the pitch. They develop strength during training. It's not all about the new coaches – now they work alongside the people who already had an important role in this team. Everything functions as one team, and I can see it. The energy is positive. The players feel it. This helps us keep the players at a high level.

What do you think about the high praise club members gave to the news of your contract renewal?
I'm just the coach. The players have to do the work on the pitch. I have a great team with fantastic footballers. It's incredible. Ultimately, at this moment, everything is going well. I'm very happy about that. I'm enjoying it, but I know I'm not the most important person here. It's the players. The mentality they always demonstrate. It's great.

Do you find it difficult to motivate players when they transition from the Champions League to La Liga? Do fans expect more from them?
Nothing has changed. This year, they want to win the Champions League. That's our goal. But La Liga is also important. Winning it three times in a row would be incredible.

For me, what's more important is how we train every day, what we show, and how we maintain our good form. How I recover, how my body recovers, how I eat, how I sleep. That's important when you're playing every three days. We need to take care of our body and mind. Players need to understand that this is good for them.

We have many specialists who look after them and help them be in the best possible shape for the next match. The days between matches are very important. You can see the new gym, which will be completed soon. We'll have more space to do better things for recovery. Step by step. It's not just about what the players have to do. We also have to do things for them.