Xavi Hernandezcoach of Barcelona, has given some statements at the press conference prior to this Sunday’s LaLiga match between the Blaugrana team and Sevilla. In it, he spoke about the continuity of Ronald Araújo and Gavi, the possible signing of Antonio Rüdiger, the return of Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembélé’s present with the first team.
He began his speech in front of the cameras talking about the possible signing of Rüdiger and the ‘meeting’ of the technical secretariat with his agent. “I’m not going to talk about signings, tomorrow we have a lot at stake. Yes it is true that Mateu, Jordi and the Board are working for the next seasonbut our thing is to go tomorrow for second place”, affirmed the Egarense.
On the other hand, he wanted to emphasize the sensations about the return of Ansu Fati to the playing fields, after almost three months of absence. “The return will depend on him. It takes three or four training in group dynamics, with partial training. I have seen him happy and happy. It will depend on your feelings”, she expressed with confidence.
In addition, he took the opportunity to talk about Dembélé and his professionalism with the Barça shirt. “I haven’t had a single complaint about Dembélé at a professional level since I arrived. He is a footballer of many levels. Well worked I still think that he can be the best in his position. This also depends on him, as well as his renewal“added the man from Terrassa, who wants to continue with the Frenchman on his squad.
The renovations and Sergio Busquets
Near the end of his statements, he mentioned the contractual situation of Araújo and Gavi, two of the most important footballers in his game scheme. “The club cannot afford to lose Gavi and Araujo. Both are very important to us. I prove it with the minutes I give them. I am optimistic and I hope that a solution will be reached”, said Xavi, who again makes his position on the issue clear.
Finally, they asked him about the versatile players he has in the squad, where he highlighted Busquets. “Sergio has an exact position and he doesn’t need to be versatile. But then there are versatile players who help us, like Araujo or Dest. They are all important. I see ‘Busi’ with a lot of rope. With this game model very similar to that of the national team, you can play for a long time. Frenkie and Nico can play, although I see it more as interiors. Because of how we want to play, Busquets is fundamental”, he concluded.