“This is taking risks and it has worked out very well for us,” explained the Catalan coach, referring to the 3-4-3 draw at the start, trying to surprise Imanol Alguacil.
Xavi was pleased with Barca’s solid win over Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, a blow after the draw against Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou that kicked off the competition for the Barca team. “It is always difficult to win in this stadium, but if we have been calm and patient to attack the spaces, we have been very good,” the Catalan coach appreciated in general.
«We trained very well, last week was a blow, but this is a matter of insistence. Sometimes we played very well, sometimes less, but in general I think we have been good,” said the Barca coach, relieved by a victory that will allow his team to start an exciting season according to the reinforcements made.
«In the end they play in a diamond, it happened to us last year in Cádiz. We put in two pivots to try and get the ball from Real, hence the change in the system. It depends on the game, on how the opponent plays. This is taking risks and it has worked out very well for us,” he explained, referring to the first 3-4-3 drawing, with which he tried to surprise Imanol Alguacil.
“I’ve seen Frenkie (De Jong) and Pedri too well,” he explained about the Dutchman’s role as a defensive midfielder, Busquets’ usual position.
“Although Lewandowski is 34 years old, it seems that he is 20. The number of goals he scores is bizarre and the truth is that he helps us a lot,” said Pedri, referring to the role of the Polish striker, who are big debut as a goalscorer for Barça in an official match.
Source: La Verdad
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