FC Barcelona left Prague with a very valuable victory, including a comeback, against Slavia (2-4), but with great concern over the physical condition of Pedri González. The midfielder was replaced by Dani Olmo in the 60th minute after suffering an injury to his right hamstring that looks serious, pending medical tests on Thursday in Catalonia

In the post-match press conference, Hansi Flick lamented the absence of the Canary Islander, who along with Frenkie de Jong will be out next week against Copenhagen (Wednesday 28). The Dutchman reached 3 yellow cards and will serve a suspension, just as Lamine Yamal did in Prague.

"I don't know how he is, he has hamstring problems and needs to undergo tests. These things happen. I don't know exactly how many weeks he'll be out. It's not good news," the manager began, speaking about Pedri's condition.

In that regard, he lamented his imminent absence on the final matchday of the Champions League group stage. "Next week will not be an easy match. Pedri won't be there, nor will Frenkie, but Lamine will be... **We didn't start the Champions League well, but we can still finish in the top eight, and that would give us more rest**," argued the Barça coach

Hansi Flick, satisfied with Barça's reaction in Prague

Likewise, Flick highlighted Barça's collective effort in Prague, a match where the team was able to react in time to come back against a difficult opponent and in a stadium with very adverse weather conditions.

"Dani came on for Pedri and scored. And Rashford also played well. I think Araujo and Bernal also came on well..." It's good that the players give immediate performance when they come on," the German explained about the changes made in the second half.In turn, in his overall analysis of the match, he added:

"After conceding two goals from set pieces, we came back. It wasn't easy to play today. It was very cold and Slavia played very well. They are a physical team, with dangerous transitions and long balls. In the second half, we were better."

Regarding the possibility of avoiding the round of 32 playoffs by winning against **Copenhagen** by a wide margin, Flick made it clear that the important thing is to secure the result. After that, we'll have to wait and see if the calculations allow for direct advancement.

"Everything will be decided next Wednesday. First, we had to win, and we have to do it again. Winning in the Champions League is very difficult, as was seen today. Then we'll see what happens"

Praise for Fermín and Araujo's Return

Hansi Flick also took the opportunity to praise the work of Fermín López. The player from Huelva, with a brace, took the MVP of the match and the applause of the coach, who once again saw his trust in the '16' rewarded with a very complete performance.

"It was news that Fermín didn't go to Chelsea. It's important for Barcelona that he stayed, and also for him. I value what he has done. He's very good," the manager pointed out.

Finally, the Barça coach also expressed his satisfaction with the recovery of **Ronald Araujo**, who played around ten minutes in Prague, his first Champions League appearance since being sent off against Chelsea.

"It was a great moment for him and for the locker room. That he won the one-on-one in that race... He's been good and he's helped us. That's why I congratulated him. I'm happy. He's back, I'm happy for Ronald".