BarcelonaWhen it seemed that the good feelings were recovering despite losing against Real Madrid in the Super Cup, the bad performance and the elimination of the Cup in San Mamés meant a new bucket of cold water. Xavi, however, does not throw in the towel. “We are in a difficult time. What worries me most is the results, but we have to insist on the idea that made us great and that takes time. We believe a lot in this model of game and we will insist a lot on it,” he said. coach, who has stated that “the first goal of the season” is to qualify for the Champions League. This Sunday, the Barça expedition visits Alava.
The main headache is the relapse of Ansu Fati. “This Saturday we had a meeting with his family, who have had a spectacular attitude. His situation is very smoky, he is touched, because we are talking about a relapse. Dr. Pruna warned us that he was for 30-35 minutes against Real Madrid and the extra time disrupted our plans “, explained the coach. It will be decided this Monday whether Ansu will undergo surgery, which could leave him out of the playing field for three to four months. “On Monday we will meet again with him, his family and the doctors to make a final decision. We will make a very tailored recovery for him, we will be very attentive to him and we will try that he will never be injured again.”
What doesn’t change with Ansu’s injury is the box or belt in Dembélé. “Ousmane’s situation is not changing. He already knows how things are and he has to decide. He is training well and in training he is one more player on the team. There is no more debate. “It depends on him. There are still market days left, there is no other alternative,” said the Barça coach. Of course, it has not been clear whether the French winger will enter this Sunday’s call to travel to Vitoria or not: “The list is tomorrow,” he said. Xavi also explained that they continue to work, despite the difficulties with the fair play, to try and do some more signings this winter.
No alternative to sacred cows
Lastly, Egarenc also defended the team’s veterans, although he also sent them a warning for sailors. “When things don’t go well the shots always go to the sacred cows. I know very well what I’m talking about and they have to understand that there is criticism. Their commitment is unquestionable, they are from home and feel the colors. it will mark who plays, but so far the truth is that between the injuries and the coronavirus, we haven’t had many alternatives. ” The reality is that Xavi doesn’t have the staff he wants.
