Laporta. “I have not spoken much, out of respect for the club. It is not good that I have to go into questions of this kind every time. I have felt, in other clubs, especially in two years as a coach, that we know exactly the risk of being a coach : If things don’t work as the club thinks, they can kick you out. But, for me, the president left doubts. Off the record said I don’t know if it continues, we have doubts… It’s not good. We have to speak clearly towards inside, but defend outside coach. If you don’t support your coach, it’s even more complicated.”.
Improvement with Xavi. “Surely they have improved in some things. They have signed three strikers or three players who can play up front. It is not good to compare. When I left, Barcelona was eight points away and now almost double. It is not good to compare. Xavi’s task It’s just as complicated as me. There’s no need to lie, if you lose the last home games it’s for something. This is the reality of Barcelona today. It needs time to return to what it was and, therefore, I ask for peace of mind and not To think that we haven’t won titles… we have to think long-term, trust and support the coach”.
DeJong. “Barça doesn’t want to sell Frenkie. He’s a great player, a great midfielder. He’s gone through some games where he hasn’t been at his level. I don’t doubt him, for me he’s fixed with the Netherlands. I hope he comes back” .