After leading Barcelona to a dominant 5-1 victory against Feyenoord at home in the Champions League, Barcelona manager Flick continued to advocate for Yamal as a Ballon d'Or candidate at his post-match press conference, following Yamal's direct free-kick goal in the match.

Compared to the previous match, five players were rotated in today's starting lineup, yet the team still scored 5 goals. Is the gap between your core players and substitutes smaller this season compared to last season?

The quality of our training is very high, and everyone competes actively in training. As I said in the press conference yesterday, we have high-level players in every position. We're also pleased to see that even with changes to the starting lineup, the team can still maintain our original style of play.

Do you think Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or?

Of course, he is my player, a Barcelona player, and he deserves the Ballon d'Or. He is an extraordinary player, and you can see how special he is from our matches. There is no one like him. He certainly deserves that award.

Today you used three players in the number 9 role: Raphinha, Olmo, and Jesus. What role did each of them play?

I think we can adapt anytime, which is good. Dani Olmo is good at controlling the ball, and Rapha is very energetic; his runs forward after receiving passes from Pedri are intelligent. We had many chances, and our counterattacks were very dangerous. When we needed to control the ball and patiently wait for opportunities, we did that. Lamine Yamal's free-kick was also brilliant.

Yesterday's Real Madrid and Inter Milan match was rather dull, but Barcelona's match today was a feast for all football lovers. How do you view these very different styles of winning?

I am Barcelona's manager, and I'm very happy to be here. I think we performed excellently in our first five matches, scoring many goals. But I believe what's most important is that we play as a cohesive unit and dominate matches. This is the style we want, and Barcelona fans enjoy seeing it.

Is this the strongest Barcelona team you've ever managed, particularly in terms of playing style?

I'm very satisfied with the process and performance, but I also see some areas that need improvement, which is normal. I've said that training is most important because it's how we improve and develop. First, there must be high-quality training. After matches, we analyze our shortcomings and then correct them through training.

I'm very satisfied with my players' performances on the pitch, but I'm confident we always have room for improvement, and we will perform even better.

This is your third season managing Barcelona. The team's start this season feels very different from the previous two seasons. What changes happened over the summer that have the team performing this well early on?

The season just started, and there's still a long way to go, but everything looks very good. We train very seriously; the players work hard, but everyone has a strong drive to improve themselves, which in turn affects the team's performance on the pitch. This fighting spirit is exactly what we need, and high-intensity pressure is key to our philosophy. Additionally, our overall cohesion is very strong, which is the most satisfying aspect. Everyone participates in both defense and attack, working closely together, and players are positioned closely, so we can quickly regain the ball after losing it.

I thought today's match was difficult because Feyenoord played very well, and I like their style of play. As you can see, every team in the Champions League is strong. They're in the Champions League because they qualified, and we must always remember that and respect every opponent.

The new players have adapted quickly. How much does the dressing room atmosphere contribute to this?

I'm confident my coaching staff—from my tactical advisor to analysts and fitness coaches—has all done excellent work to make every player feel comfortable here. The key is helping the players understand our philosophy and style of play. This situation isn't easy to manage because when you have so many high-level players, they all want to play, so we have to handle that well. But as I always say, the team and club come first; achieving our objectives is what matters, and everyone thinks that way.

Additionally, the quality of our training is very high. Especially after playing against Valencia, the next day's training session was one of the best I've ever seen, perhaps the best in the last two years, even comparable to some training sessions I conducted when managing Bayern Munich. This mentality and attitude is what we need in every training session. We're proud of that, and I'm very satisfied.

Today the fans were chanting your name. What does this recognition mean to you?

Everyone knows I'm very happy to manage Barcelona. The relationship between us, the fans, and the whole city is extraordinary; this situation is enjoyable, and this mentality is probably very different from what I experienced in the past (laughs). I'm proud to have this experience; it's my dream.

You just mentioned Bayern Munich. Does this Barcelona team remind you of the Bayern team that won six trophies? What do you think about Adeyemi's celebration?

(Laughs) That's fine, he can do that.

I don't want to compare these two teams and two clubs because I think they're different. I had a wonderful time in Munich, managing an extraordinary team. Times have changed, and now I'm in another phase of my life. I love every day here, and walking through Barcelona's streets every day feels wonderful. Not just me, but my team and family are also warmly welcomed here, and I'm truly very happy and grateful.

Both Raphinha and Pedri played brilliantly today. What's your view on both of them being left off the Ballon d'Or shortlist?

They both played well and certainly should have been included. There are 30 players on the list, and with how well they've been playing, they shouldn't be left out. Although this isn't something we can change, they are outstanding players and deserve to be on the Ballon d'Or shortlist.

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