FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman spoke about various issues in the face of the Blaugrana clash with Sevilla at this Sunday’s Camp Nou, adding to Ousmane Dembélé’s imaginable departure, Lionel Messi’s happiness at the club and the arrival of Sergino Dest.
On tomorrow’s rival, who is in good shape and has just won the Europa League, Koeman said: “We know that Sevilla is a strong team, which aspires to achieve a lot every year. It has a smart coach and [play] a confusing game. If [we play] well at home, as [we have] done in the last two games, we have a lot in our favor. It’s a 90-minute fight. We are sure that you can take credit for [our form]”.
On the Catalans’ greatest hope of fitting into a complicated team in their turn, Koeman replied that the team had been combined for five weeks, “but the game formula is another [the] of recent years. “
“It’s a change, [and] we want time for both of you to adapt,” Koeman continued. “We painted well. Tactically, we did well at the time in Vigo [against Celtic]. The team showed preference and I really enjoyed it. They give the most productive to win the game. We are fine, [and] we accept as true with each other, yet both are different. “
Later, a reporter tried to get Koeman to comment on what is now another with his team, but the Dream Team legend remained elegant in his response.
“I think I [only] communicate about this season, [because] I don’t want to criticize what happened [before]. That’s the intensity of education. I think [the team] is education in the way it plays. It’s confusing through schedule. I don’t go to the country to rest, even to do things. There’s a tactical education session tomorrow. My task is to prepare players to know what to do on the field. In addition to individual quality, we want to know tactical things. We have taken a step forward in the physical aspect and you can see the changes. The same players saw it too. They’re players and they like to enjoy the job. We’ll have to call to complete day after day. “
“It’s true that we love Eric Garcia,” Koeman admitted on the goal of Manchester City’s move. “[But] I can no longer communicate [about that]. I also saw Pep [Guardiola]’s comments. That’s the way it is. I hope you’ll do [the signing]. We know that [there is] an economic problem, which is complicated, but I say more. I don’t know if we can do it.
Ousmane Dembele has been connected to an exchange with City’s rival Manchester United, but Koeman equally silent about the Frenchman’s departure before the window closed on October 5.
“I can’t say much more about it, ” insisted Koeman. “I look to get the most out of the team and if there’s a change it’s [for] something. They [the position rivals] came here [in the initial] because they deserve it. Dembélé is another player. We had to be more defensive the other day. It all depends on the player. I haven’t told you about your future, but let’s see one a few days before we close the market.
When asked about the 23-year-old approaching the end of his press conference, Koeman said there is “a lot of competition” at best at Barca. “There is a lot of quality and in the position are Ansu, Konrad [from La Fuente], Dembélé, [Antoine] Griezmann and many others. Ansu Fati is in front of Dembélé. Si a player is dissatisfied, it’s wrong. I need to have satisfied other people [here]. It may be [unfortunate] not to play, perfect, but if you don’t need to be here, you can tell me. I’ll depend on it and it will have features to play if there’s nothing, if there’s no shots. “
Revealed after signing for Ajax, Koeman does not know if Sergino Dest will already be able to sign for the team of the day.
“We’re looking for [preparing the documents],” Koeman revealed. ” Tomorrow we exercise and we will give the list [of the players who will face Seville]. I wish they would only be [included]. If he won “No, [let’s] wait. He’s a very smart player. That’s the symbol we need to [get] to replace things: having young people, [who are] the long-term of the club. By the age of 17, he has already played at the highest level. There will be a festival on the wings. Defensively, we’re going to be very well strengthened, given a lot of quality.
When asked to comment on Philippe Coutinho, who was born since returning from Bayern Munich on loan, Koeman said: “He is a very smart player. That’s right. He is a player who learned a lot in England, [and]” both at Bayern Munich. It’s also my job, getting the most out of everyone – [and] putting the players in their place. That’s why they accept more as truth with apprentices. It all starts with the quality of the players and he has it. »
“I think we can be satisfied, unsuspecting,” Koeman admitted to this week’s Champions League draw. “You have to play to win matches. We are the strongest, along with Juventus. [But] we have to go match by game. We’re moving on from having a very tight schedule. We start with Ferencvaros at home and it’s vital to win. We can be satisfied in general. “
Lionel Messi, in the distressed past, has now been seen to be in a better mood, but Koeman keeps the line that he never had to question the determination of his number 10.
“In principle, from day one, he trained well, played well and gave the most productive for everyone,” Koeman said. “There are no [mine] court cases. As captain, he leads the team, [and] is helping from behind. It’s vital not to lose the ball. There’s no discussion about its quality. I’ve noticed it many times from the outside and it’s been the most productive in the world. It’s an example of having him as captain of the team.
Finally, regarding Memphis Depay’s imaginable arrival, Koeman said: “There are two positions on the team we use [where you can] have one more player. They’re in the middle of the back and the “9” [position]. Now there’s a festival, but we’re going to play a lot of games. That would help us get one more in each position.
Now in Barcelona, after six years in Sao Paulo, I have written extensively on these topics through ideas and research, while covering the appropriate reports
Now in Barcelona, after six years in Sao Paulo, I have written extensively on these topics through advances and research, while I have also covered adjustment reports for tournaments like the America’s Cup. In addition to writing for Forbes Sports, I edit Yellow