“I see a lot of impatience and tension in the environment, but from within we are very calm”
MADRID, 21 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The FC Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernández, explained that his team is “calm” and “united” despite the recent major setbacks, and highlighted the “family reaction” that they signed this Thursday in the victory (3-0) over the Villarreal.
“There has been a moment that they have enjoyed. The first part is very good. I highlight the good level of the team, the defensive line very well, we did different high pressure, alternatives, in general we have had a family, group reaction. It was a difficult day after Inter, Madrid was not an easy day. The team has been very good, I’m very happy for the players,” he said.
The Barça coach celebrated his team’s unity at a press conference, on an “important” day, although he had to refer to Piqué’s whistles. “In the Gamper I asked for unity, it’s time to be united. The fans, the Board, the media, the players, the only thing I can say about Piqué is whether he plays or not, on a sporting level, he is an example. He works hard,” he said. the.
“Not a frown at any time, he is an example of a captain. I ask for unity, if he wasn’t an example I wouldn’t say anything. Inside the locker room we are a family, the atmosphere is extraordinary, one of the best squads on a human level that I have ever experienced” , he added.
In addition, Xavi referred to the roller coaster of being at Barça, as he did in the previous one, and pointed out that this time, looking at his mobile, it seems that he had won the lottery. “Now we have to manage the euphoria. There are three points. Now it seems that I have won the lottery. Now we are not the best team in the world, this is how it is, I have experienced all colors in this club”, he said.
“The expectations are great and it seems that we have to win every game 4-0, but we are going to work with humility and fight for the titles. I see a lot of impatience and tension in the atmosphere, but from within we are calm,” he added.
On the other hand, the culé coach referred to the support of the public at the Camp Nou despite the last goals. “The illusion is intact despite the fact that it does not depend on us in the Champions League. This team has moved the Catalans and we will try not to get off that car of illusion”, he finished.
