Flick Hails Barcelona Attackers After Alaves Victory

Barcelona coach, Hansi Flick has showered encomiums on the club’s attackers following another impressive win against Alaves.

The Blaugrana continued their impressive start to the season with a comfortable 3-0 win over Alaves thanks to a sensational hat-trick from Robert Lewandoski.

The trio of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandoski have flourished this season under Flick.

No player has been involved in more goals in Europe’s top five leagues this season than Lewandowski (10 goals, two assists). Raphinha had five goals, four assists and Yamal four goals, five assists. Barcelona have now won by three or more goals on five occasions this season.

Flick hailed the team’s attacking output this season, while reiterating that there is still work to be done to improve.

He said: “Of course we are working on the chemistry between them.

“Every training and when you have meetings, you show them from the tactical side and also positions are very important. They are doing great and the dynamic from these players is unbelievable and helps us a lot.

“At the end, we score so many goals which is good for us and helps us also for the next matches to have this confidence in our game, in our idea to play football.”

Lewandoski has now scored 12 times and is averaging more than a goal per game to the delight of Flick.

He said: “Everyone supports Lewy and he knows what to do in the box — in front of the goal he’s the best player for me,” Flick added.

“He’s been amazing over such a [long] period, to score so may goals, it’s very good. I am very happy with him. You can see he’s 100 per cent fit and the other teammates are supporting him really well.”

Flick was also full of praise for stand-in captain, Raphinha, who has been impressive for the club this season.

He said: “His dynamic is really good and I think that he can still get even better.

“When he’s on his top, top level, then he could score a goal today. But I am very happy for him, it’s unbelievable what he’s doing.”

Barcelona have now won eight of their nine opening LaLiga fixtures under Flick to go three points clear of Real Madrid in second.