“It is tough to touch upon a scenario like this. I’m shocked, shocked, I’m a bit in a state of ‘shock’ realizing Dani. It is a matter of justice, justice will dictate no matter. I really feel very dangerous for Dani. I’m shocked by how is he with us. I’m shocked,” he stated at a press convention.
Despite the truth that they’re in “top-of-the-line” moments of the season after successful the Spanish Super Cup towards Real Madrid, the Culé coach warned that they can’t calm down. “After the draw towards Rayo we had a very good run, however the victory towards Madrid gave us a title and a number of confidence. Now the vital factor is to take care of our stage. We have gained one title, however there are three left and we would like them. We are in an excellent kind,” he stated.
“You have to take care of and even improve the demand. It’s very straightforward to have the ability to calm down, however you must keep away from that. Everyone is vital within the dressing room, we will play higher. The sport towards Madrid was glorious, good, however you must maintain this stage,” he continued.
About this Sunday’s rival, Getafe, he assured that it’s a workforce “very defensively labored” and “very bodily”, and that because of this they will need to have “persistence”. “It’s a type of video games that we will choke on. I hope that, within the nice second of kind and confidence through which we’re, we will add three essential factors,” he stated.
“Tomorrow is a sport to open the sector and assault on the wing; they accumulate lots of people inside. We have options, the opponent does not understand how we are going to play and assault. It is an choice to play with 4 midfielders, we solely have three forwards. Ángel Alarcón has entered within the name and it’s an choice”, he added.
The Catalan coach, who assured that Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong are “out there” however has “discomfort” once more, insisted that will probably be a demanding match. “We have misplaced factors towards Rayo and Espanyol, which at first had been matches through which we had been favourites. Tomorrow is a type of matches, which could be difficult for you. Each match could be difficult for you. We haven’t got a simple schedule, very demanding,” he stated.
Regarding the departure of Memphis Depay to Atlético de Madrid, Xavi revealed that it was the Dutchman who “requested” to go away. “He had Atleti’s proposal, we talked about it and he requested me to go away. He wasn’t comfy with the scenario he was in, he must play and really feel extra vital and helpful. I perceive it, and we have all come out successful as a result of the membership has introduced in cash. If we will reinforce ourselves, higher, however it isn’t an emergency scenario. Things are tough,” he defined.
He additionally spoke concerning the buy choice for Yannick Carrasco included within the settlement with the rojiblanco membership. “The membership retains this buy choice. We’ll see on the finish of the season if we’re concerned about executing it in the summertime. Let’s see the place we’re and the way the season has gone,” he stated.
Cup tie
issues, Xavi analyzed the Copa del Rey quarterfinal tie towards Real Sociedad. “We requested to play at dwelling, it is at all times vital. For us, taking part in on the Camp Nou is a bonus, a assure that, being nicely, we will hardly miss a tie. We have had probably the most match rival in Spanish soccer. With Imanol in cost, he’s doing a rare job, he’s going by way of an incredible second. The draw hasn’t gone dangerous in any respect, however you must present it,” he stated.
Lastly, he doesn’t consider that younger folks have misplaced curiosity in soccer on account of initiatives such because the Kings League. “Now I eat extra soccer than earlier than. It’s my job and my ardour, I’m fortunate sufficient to teach the membership of my life. The younger folks? I believe I’d win over time, it will be sooner, extra dynamic, they might finish dishonest, pretending… I do not assume soccer has misplaced followers. Women’s soccer is attracting extra folks”, he concluded.