Coach Hansi Flick took full responsibility for his team’s shocking 4-2 defeat at Osasuna on Saturday, citing his own decision to make wholesale changes to the lineup as a major factor in the loss. The defeat marked the end of his team’s seven-game winning streak in the league.
Flick rested several key players, including Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, after their midweek victory over Getafe, and the team struggled to find its rhythm. “We had a lot of changes in the team, and this is maybe one reason for the performance,” Flick admitted in his post-game press conference. “But it was necessary. We had so many matches, and a lot of players had played so many minutes. I had to take care, and this is my responsibility. If you want to blame someone for this defeat, blame me.”
The team fell behind early, conceding a goal to Ante Budimir in the 18th minute. Bryan Zaragoza doubled Osasuna’s lead before halftime, and despite a late push, the team was unable to overcome the deficit. Flick praised his team’s effort in the second half, saying, “We tried to get a better result, we made it 2-1, and we had some chances, but the penalty killed us.”
Flick defended his decision to make changes, citing the team’s injury woes and the need to rotate players. He expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back, saying, “We will go on. I really think positive about this team. Everyone is on the right way, and we will show it in the next two matches.”
The team faces a tough test on Tuesday, hosting Young Boys in the Champions League, before traveling to Alavés in the league next weekend. Despite the setback, Flick’s team remains four points clear at the top of the table, and the coach is focused on getting back on track. “I am always looking forward, and I am positive. We have to make our first win in the Champions League on Tuesday, because three points is very important.”
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