“There are almost no starters or substitutes, there are important players for the squad”
MADRID, 9 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The FC Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernández, stated that Cádiz, their rival on matchday five of LaLiga Santander, “complicated things” for the azulgranas in recent seasons, where they have suffered two defeats and two draws against the Cadiz team, due to what they will look for “the revenge” in a Nuevo Mirandilla where titles are “decided”.
“Cádiz has made it difficult for us in the last four league games against them. Tomorrow is a good day for their football revenge. It’s an opportunity for them to beat Barça and get out of the situation they’re in. We’re going to a field where they win titles”, said Xavi in ??the press conference prior to the duel.
In fact, the Catalan team arrives at the event undefeated after their good league start and their brilliant debut in the Champions League, in which they will face Bayern Munich next Tuesday. “Now we are focused on Cádiz and we put the ‘Champions’ on hold. This has just begun. It is not difficult to manage it with the squad we have. We need everyone to cover the objectives, which are titles”, he added.
“The idea is not to reserve anyone. It’s going to win the game and score three points tomorrow. Then there are five substitutions, those who start don’t always win the games. Ansu Fati already did it in San Sebastian and came off the bench. there are almost no starters or substitutes, there are important footballers for the squad”, acknowledged the coach about his alternatives.
In this line, Héctor Bellerín and Marcos Alonso could debut this Saturday with the Barça shirt. “It’s a blessing to have a large squad. The fact that it’s very expensive to have minutes at Barça is very positive. Tomorrow they’ll be on the list. They’ve had a very good week of physical load”, he pointed out.
On the other hand, Sergi Roberto, upset and substituted at half-time after the ‘Champions’ match, could rest. “He is performing very well, he is an important wild card for the team. It is a guarantee to have him in the squad. He has a little discomfort and tomorrow he is not on the list, but for the Champions League he could be,” he said.
Pedri could stay on the bench after the accumulated load of games played. “It is one of the options because he has played many games in a row, there are some who have already started four consecutive times. Tomorrow we will balance the team,” he said about the Canarian, who could be accompanied by star Robert Lewandowski, who “they don’t change for anything in the world”.
Asked about the situation of Jordi Alba, who was once again important for the Catalans after his second start last Wednesday, the man from Terrassa settled the doubts. “I can understand him, but the important thing is that he is plugged in and he is being very humble in his situation. The attitude has not changed, he is one of the captains and he pulls the cart. I am happy with it regardless if he was uncomfortable with the last days market,” he said.
Regarding the departure of Pjanic and the transfer of Nico González to Valencia, the ‘culé’ coach considers the position to be well covered. “There is Busquets and there are also several options, Frenkie de Jong can play, even Kessié, or we can prove Christensen who has already done it with his national team,” he explained.
As for Antoine Griezmann, he also referred. “We think that he is an Atlético de Madrid player. I have not been involved. It is an issue between clubs, there is little I can do. We have treated players, but not the Griezmann case,” he said.
