Xavi, coach of Barcelona, spoke at the press conference. The Azulgrana coach shifts the focus to the championship and the next match of his team, who are not giving up on League despite the current third place, -1 from Girona and -8 from the leaders Real Madrid.
It is not yet time to think about the Champions League and the Napoli: “La Liga is not out of our reach yet. Tomorrow we have an opportunity to get closer and put pressure on the teams ahead of us.
We cannot lose sight of our initial objective and focus only on the Champions League. Let's not throw in the towel.
We will continue to fight until the end. The team is motivated despite the recent missed opportunity."
“Pedri's injury is not as serious as we initially feared.
He must remain calm and consider this as a stage in his career. Many players have faced similar challenges at a young age, and Pedri will have to work patiently, without getting fixated on tight deadlines."
No comment on the future: “The Barcelona coach experiences maximum pressure every day, it is a demanding task that entails enormous responsibility.
A possible return of Luis Enrique as my successor? I prefer not to talk about future coaches or purchases.
Our attention is focused on the next match against Mallorca.”
Article published on March 7, 2024 - 15pm
