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Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman accepts the anger of Lionel Messi, the team’s star, at the departure of his friend Luis Suárez to Atlético de Madrid, indicating his confidence in the Argentine magician by contributing everything he has to the club.
“Messi’s anger is natural because his friend has left, but I do not doubt his commitment. I saw him train,” said the Dutchman at a preparatory press conference to face his guest Villarreal on Sunday in the first official match of Barcelona in the new season.
The new Blaugrana coach added: “I like to focus on the available players. There are two weeks left (after the transfer market closes) and perhaps we will bring in players or others will leave. You have to take into account the economic situation.”
When asked about Memphis Depay or Lautaro Maritens, the stars of Lyon and Inter Milan respectively, since joining Barcelona, the former Dutch star replied: “There is nothing excluded, but as I said, I focus on the players. available. Barcelona must always be ready to strengthen its list. “
Regarding his notification of Suárez to leave the club, he explained: “It seemed that I was the bad person in the movie, but it was not like that. Since I contacted him I showed him respect and told him that it is difficult to play, but if he stayed he would be on the list. Before signing Barcelona’s training contract, the club was thinking of a few. ” Things, and I tried to support these ideas. It’s not just the coach’s decisions. “
And about Felipe Coutinho, who returned to the team after being loaned to Bayern Munich, the former Barça defender said: “He can play in position number 10, or on the left wing, I want him to show his skills, he has the ability to shoot well, I like it and I hope we win this season. “
He concluded: “The desire to change admires some, but not everyone. This is part of being in the best club in the world. However, I hope to have some calm to think well.”
Barcelona’s match on the first day of the League against Elche was postponed.
Four days after the game against Villarreal, Barcelona will visit Celta de Vigo and on October 4, Sevilla will host the European League champions.
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