Barcelona coach Hansi Flick mentioned Rodri could be again within the beginning line-up for Sunday’s Clasico showdown towards Real Madrid after being rested at kick-off within the Champions League loss away to Paris Saint-Germain.
“Yes, however you understand Rodri performed so much of minutes with the nationwide staff and likewise the final video games with us,” Flick instructed reporters after Barcelona‘s 4-2 defeat in Paris on Tuesday.
“I spoke with him this morning and I instructed him that we made this choice, and Marc Bernal began as a substitute. For me, it was answer what we did and hopefully he’s recent on Sunday.”
Rodri got here on after an hour of the sport in Paris, as Barcelona’s excellent document this season got here to an finish.
The Catalans had twice come from behind, with Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal replying to targets by Desire Doue and Lucas Hernandez for the hosts.
Yamal made it 2-2 within the 79th minute, however Vitinha put PSG again in entrance two minutes later earlier than Fabian Ruiz sealed the victory for the defending European champions.
“I think it was a fantastic game from both teams but we made too many mistakes, especially in possession,” Flick mentioned.
“But I also saw a lot of good things. For me it was a great test for us and you also saw today what errors we have to improve to make things better.
“We need to be taught from this sport. Today, in October, you can’t win titles. You win the Champions League in June.”
Flick added that the upcoming Clasico, in which Barca have the chance to go nine points ahead of Madrid in LaLiga, influenced his team selection “so much”.
