According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Flick avoided talking directly about Álvarez but made it clear that he is aware of the club's situation in the transfer market. The Barcelona coach also expressed confidence in the work of director Deco and stated that the club needs to balance its immediate needs with long-term planning.
The club is treating the situation as "Julián or no one", with the idea of trying to sign the Argentine until the last moments of the transfer window, but without necessarily looking for an alternative if the operation is not completed.
Flick also spoke about Rodri, one of the main signings of the Barcelona for the season, who will make his debut for the club on Thursday against Athletic Bilbao. The coach confirmed that the plan is for Rodri to play some minutes.