Hansi Flick has confirmed that Marc-Andre ter Stegen will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Girona, a move shaped by Barcelona's changing priorities and the goalkeeper's desire to revive his international prospects in a World Cup year.
Hansi Flick made it clear that Barcelona had only one objective as they prepared to face Slavia Prague in the UEFA Champions League: win.
Hansi Flick cut a frustrated figure after Barcelona's 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad in San Sebastian ended their 12-match unbeaten run and tightened the La Liga title race.
Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Celta Vigo and Valencia all claimed important La Liga victories on a decisive weekend, with Sociedad stunning Barcelona at the Reale Arena.
Hansi Flick has praised Barcelona's mentality and singled out Fermin Lopez for special praise after the Catalans secured a 2-0 win over Racing Santander to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals at El Sardinero.
Barcelona and Valencia both booked their places in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday night, coming through tricky away ties with professional, disciplined performances.