Xavi spoke to the press a day earlier than the match in opposition to Getafe in Madrid. He adressed the problems such because the Frenkie de Jong scenario, current outcomes and switch rumours amongst others.

Concerning the opponent:

“I believe they’re having an excellent season with Quique, they’re aggressive and are displaying numerous character and agression. They’re very direct with their 3-5-2 system they usually want some extent to be secure from relegation. It will likely be a tough match. We should be higher than we have been in opposition to Celta. We additionally want some extent to take the second place, however we are going to go all out to get all three.”

About Araujo:

“He needs to play. He didn’t lose his consciousness at any level after the affect, so it is a good signal if he needs to be with the staff tomorrow. I extremely respect his dedication.”

Concerning the upcoming switch selections:

“The scenario that the membership is in is of major concern. I’ve an necessary half within the decision-making course of. However we rely on the financial scenario. Within the subsequent few days we are going to consider the place we’re, so we’re in a position to begin planning for the subsequent season.”

About the way forward for Frenkie de Jong amid rumours:

“He’s an important participant for me and he has been a daily starter right here, other than after we rotated him so as to give him ample relaxation. However then there’s the financial scenario of the membership, which doesn’t have an effect on simply Frenkie, however everybody. I like him as a participant lots, however we should act in calls for of the financial scenario.”

Concerning the potential switch targets:

“We’re speaking about numerous potentialities, however we nonetheless haven’t met our purpose of ending second first. There are two video games left to be performed, which we have now to complete on a excessive. After that there will likely be time for planning and selections.”

About “untouchable” gamers:

“Sure, there are some which might be untouchable. Then there are additionally some which might be transferable and others which might be non-transferable. They function tips on tips on how to act within the given financial scenario.”

About whether or not the market expectations must be lowered:

“I favor to be an optimist and we want a aggressive staff subsequent season. In February or March it appeared as if we will battle for the title, however it was not so. We have to battle for each title subsequent season. We may be glad to qualify for the Champions League this time period, however the expectations will likely be greater subsequent season.”

About whether or not there will likely be a draw tomorrow:

“There’s a 33% likelihood of that taking place, so there are extra possibilities that it’s going to not.”

About Morata:

“Speaking about gamers I don’t have at my disposal doesn’t assist me. We now have what we have now. In case your query is about Frenkie, then I can discuss him. However speaking about gamers who aren’t right here just isn’t necessary.”

About Lewandowski and signing veterans:

“I permitted the signing of Dani Alves, who’s at 38. It isn’t about age, it’s about efficiency. Gamers know tips on how to maintain their our bodies and preserve them working on a excessive stage. There are a lot of on the earth. Ibrahimović, Modrić, Dani, and many others. They’re nonetheless acting on a excessive stage in massive golf equipment. Messi and Cristiano too. Age just isn’t crucial factor. Whether or not somebody improves our staff, that’s.”

Concerning the base of the staff and whether or not it should stay the identical:

“Barça wants two gamers on a excessive stage in every place. We at present don’t have that luxurious, as a number of the positions aren’t properly coated. Due to this fact we have to experiment in case of accidents. There positively are issues that should be modified, which is regular.”

Concerning the efficiency of the staff:

“We are able to enhance. Again in February and March we have been very aggressive and performed good soccer. The staff loved itself, however the kind has gotten a bit worse currently. We now have to be extra accountable in possession and press excessive out of it. To get nearer to our aims, we should be performing higher.”

Concerning the switch exits:

“The gamers haven’t been communicated any choice but, because the season just isn’t over but. We want everybody at a hundred percent. When the aims have been met, we are able to discuss in regards to the subsequent season.”

About failing to win any titles:

“We didn’t come shut sufficient to be aggressive. There’s a sense of frustration on account of being so shut in Europa League and La Liga. However ultimately we didn’t come near competing with Madrid. We didn’t handle to shut the hole and that helped them to clinch the title. We have to consider ourselves, be self-critical and enhance. The necessary factor is to complete the season with good emotions.”

About signing a goal-scoring striker:

“Once more, this isn’t the time to speak about it. When the aims are met, we are going to discuss. The membership is conscious of the expectations. The board will demand titles and we have to enhance so as to attain that.”

About Nico:

“Nico is necessary. He scored targets and made a distinction on the pitch. I’m proud of him. He’s a participant for the long run, who at present offers us many choices within the center.”

Concerning the left-back scenario and Balde:

“We worth him lots. He will certainly be of assist tomorrow. We imagine that he has the potential to enhance and that he can supply some relaxation to Jordi Alba. However we want competitors for each place. Two gamers per place is foundation for me.”

Concerning the losses:

“We talked in regards to the matches and analyzed them lots. We want extra duty on the ball. Enjoying good soccer means not dropping the ball. Not sufficient of our selections on the pitch occur fast sufficient.”

About Adama:

“We are going to resolve what to do as soon as the financial scenario is thought. He has been an necessary a part of the staff, however needed to compete with Ferran and Ousmane. He performed when he was performing higher than Dembele. It’s about efficiency and momentum.”

Concerning the stability between the kids and the veterans:

“It isn’t that necessary. We signal gamers to enhance us. In fact age brings you maturity, however then you may get guys like Gavi, Nico, Eric or Ferran. They carried out on the most important levels. The veterans are additionally nonetheless performing as much as requirements. As I mentioned, age just isn’t crucial, however we do take a look at it when planning for the long run.