Las Palmas manager shares his strategy to challenge Barcelona in La Liga.
Martinez respects Barcelona and their coach, Hansi Flick. He praised their strong pressing style, especially after losing the ball. He believes Barcelona has improved in this area since Flick took over. Martinez is determined to find a way to surprise the league leaders.
He shared his plan with the media, saying his team must play perfectly. He hopes Barcelona does not perform at their best during the match. Martinez knows that his players will need to endure tough moments against such a strong opponent.
To achieve a good result, he stressed the need for precision in both defense and attack. He wants his team to stay focused for as long as possible. This way, they can create chances to earn points.
Martinez also pointed out a possible weakness in Barcelona’s defense. He mentioned that their high defensive line can leave spaces open. To take advantage of this, his team must be very accurate when they regain the ball.
He explained, “We have to try to take advantage of the spaces they leave. They struggle the most when we make five or fewer passes against them. We also need to be strong in one-on-one battles and support each other defensively.”
The coach was asked about Pedri, a former Las Palmas player now with Barcelona. He called Pedri a top player for both his club and the national team. Martinez expressed regret that his team will face him in the upcoming match.
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