Xavi Hernandezcoach of FC Barcelona, He appeared before the media after the draw against Juventus (2-2) in the Barça team’s third match in the United States. At the press conference, he spoke about the sensations that the team left him with, the good game that Ousmane Dembélé played, the rotations and the state of the playing field.
He began his speech by mentioning the conditions on the ground and the difficulties they had during the first half. “I attribute it a bit to the lack of rhythm, to the heat, to the state of the field, which was very dry. But in the second half we were better despite the fact that in the first half there was perhaps a section that they dominated us”affirmed the egarense.
However, he made it clear that he finished the game satisfied with the attitude and performance of the players. “I leave with good feelings because the second part is very good. We are looking more for the interiors inside, the wingers are making a difference looking for the ‘9’. Interesting things are being seen and we are on the right trackXavi pointed out.
In addition, he took the opportunity to praise Dembele’s for the impact it had on the match. “He is a different and special player. Because of the way we play, it gives us a lot. It has to make a difference to us. He has to be more consistent, score more goals and give more assists, something that he already improved last season. Since November of last year, when we arrived, I see a happy Dembélé. He is always involved and has shown it. That’s why I insisted so much for him to stay“, assured the master.
Preseason and rotations
Finally, he expressed himself about what this preseason has left him and the changes he made during the match, highlighting Miralem Pjanic and Sergio Roberto. “Everyone wants to get the best out of it and the team is on the right track. We are very excited and in general I am happy“, he highlighted, just before adding that Pjanic “he is very good technically and has a great vision”while Sergi “had to play only 30 minutes”.