Ronald Koeman dealt with the press on Saturday to talk all things Barcelona ahead of the clubs very first La Liga video game of the 2020-21 season versus Villarreal at the Camp Nou.
The Dutch coach gone over Lionel Messis latest outburst, Luis Suarezs departure, Riqui Puigs future, Marc-Andre ter Stegens recovery and Ansu Fati.
Here are the best bits:
Koeman on Suarez
From day one or after my call with Luis Ive showed absolutely nothing however regard for him and the gamer he is. I always said to Luis it could be made complex for him to play if he remains however if he remains hell be part of the lineup. Before I signed, the club had already decided to alter things.
Koeman on Messi
I think its regular that a player is unfortunate when his pal has to leave the club after so lots of years theyve invested together, thats part of football. Hes been an example to everybody, revealing his dedication to the team and the club.
Koeman on Riqui Puig
It is not only with Riqui Puig. I understand that young gamers have to play games. If Riqui or Aleñá choose to stay, it is their decision and they will have chances to show me that I can rely on them
There will be players who have a number in the first string, others will have a B group mumber and these are choices that need to be made. It is not real that I do not have him due to the fact that tomorrow he is on the team list, it is not a number issue.
Koeman on Ansu Fati
Hes a terrific skill for the club. There are couple of gamers at his age that have actually revealed his level to play for Barcelona. For me he is a gamer for the future of the club.
Koeman on goalkeepers
As you know Ter Stegen is injured. Hes doing his recovery work, he still requires a couple of more weeks. Im very pleased with Neto. Hes working well, hes an actually excellent goalkeeper.
Koeman on Coutinho
We have to put each gamer in his best position, he can play as 10, or on the left wing. He likewise likes to help the group and safeguard, however Im interested in him showing his quality near to the goal. Hopefully he will triumph this season.
Koeman on signings
We need to wait, there are still 2 more weeks left, I will answer when we understand what we have, we are trying to find players to improve the team, we must also comprehend the monetary situation of the club. If I stick with these gamers, we will strive to achieve what we want to achieve.
Koeman on the defence
From day one or after my call with Luis Ive revealed nothing but regard for him and the player he is. I believe its typical that a player is sad when his good friend has to leave the club after so many years theyve spent together, thats part of football. I comprehend that young players have to play video games. There are few gamers at his age that have shown his level to play for Barcelona. For me he is a gamer for the future of the club.
It is normal that we have to improve things in defense, we are going to alter the system, we are going to press greater, it is a rather transformation which expenses. We need time.
