Xavi Hernandezcoach of FC Barcelonaspoke at the preview of the duel against Real society and he analyzed some issues surrounding the news of the Barça club. From signing to its renewal, through Manchester City’s exhibition against Real Madrid.
1
Defensive pivot priority
“After the departure of Busquets, the priority signing is a defensive pivot.”
2
Zubimendi fits the model
“I like everything at Real. Imanol is doing an exceptional job, they have a bit of a similar style to ours. Zubimendi is an exceptional pivot, he understands the model we want at Barça, he dominates with and without the ball.”
3
defined outputs
“Everything has already been decided. Almost one hundred percent. The assessment of the players’ season does not depend on these four games. They will serve to give a good image and to finish LaLiga well. We will not decide for four this game.”.
4
No problem for your renewal
“We have talked and it will not be a problem. It is not the priority, I have a contract until next year. The priority is to strengthen ourselves well to win titles. I will not be a problem for Barça “.
“I would stay for the rest of my life, but it’s about results and performance. This season gives me the credit to continue and start the season. Barça is the most demanding and hard club in the world. I don’t know, let’s look. It depends on the results”.
5
Praise for City after eliminating Madrid
“I don’t want to talk about the toilet in football, it’s damaging. Like a failure. City were superior, especially in the first half, and they took advantage of it. For me, City is the best team in the world.”
“For the culés it will be a joy. We appreciate LaLiga, regardless of the rivals. When you see people with this enthusiasm it is priceless. For us it doesn’t matter that City beat Real Madrid”.
6
Mateu Alemany reconsidered it and Jordi Cruyff left
“Mateu has told us that he wants to be here. Mateu is an extraordinary person, a beastly worker. He has brought order. Jordi is leaving because he wanted challenges and we will miss him. A trustworthy and very valid person. Mateu stays , but we’ll see what happens tomorrow (laughs)”.
7
Goals: Pichichi for Lewandowski and Zamora for Ter Stegen
“The goals we are missing are to finish as the least thrashed team, with Robert and Ter Stegen’s pichichi as the least thrashed”.
8
Reinforcements to continue adding titles
“You have to keep winning trophies and play a good role in Europe. You have to rise to the occasion in the Champions League. This club demands the maximum in European competitions.”
9
party to enjoy
“Tomorrow’s game should be enjoyed and celebrated in front of our fans. People have to celebrate things after Covid and years without major titles. We want to end LaLiga with good feelings and a win”.
10
Rúa was impressive and had his best week as Barça coach
“Yes. I’m very happy to win the Super Cup against Madrid, but it gives us a lot of stability. It’s a magical week for the whole club. The rúa is extraordinary. We must congratulate the president for having of a competitive team , Mateu, Jordi, to the players. We are in a very good moment”.
Source: La Verdad
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