Xavi Hernandezcoach of FC Barcelona, has made some statements at the press conference prior to the Champions League commitment between the Catalans and Viktoria Plzen. In it he spoke regarding the debut of Marcos Alonso and Héctor Bellerín, the first team players and the rotations he will make on this first day of the Champions League.
He began his speech by talking regarding the Champions and their goals. “She is the Champions, it is a privilege for us to play this competition once more. Tomorrow is a cheat game for us because Viktoria Plzen has nothing to lose. We have had a very difficult group, the most difficult in recent years. We have to reach at least the knockout stages of the Champions League and compete. The main objective now is to get through the group stage, then we’ll see. Dreaming is free and why can’t we win this competition, but we have to start by winning the three points tomorrow”, affirmed the Egarense.
He also mentioned the rotations he will make and the commitment itself once morest the Czechs. “There will be rotations, there is fatigue and discomfort following the Sevilla match. We have a large squad and we have to rotate. That is my idea. He is a very physical rival, for us it is essential to start well. Then we have two very strong starts and we have to start winningXavi pointed out.
In addition, he clarified his sensations with his two new sides and with the progress of Ousmane Dembele. “They will be on the list on Saturday. They need a physical point, they haven’t had much training yet. I am part of that happiness of Dembélé, but I am not the maximum person in charge, is him. The chip has changed, with the quality it has, it has everything to succeedsaid the technician.
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Finally, he emphasized the status of the squad for this Wednesday’s game. “Yesterday I spoke with Ansu Fati and he is ready to start. Piqué and Alba can play tomorrow and if not, on Saturday. Everyone can help. Regarding Franck, he is going to be an important player, he is going to participate. Pjanic He is a player that I like, but I understand that he wants to have more minutes“, concluded the one from Terrassa.
