Luis Enrique appeared in a telematic press conference in the preview of the match that the National Team will play this Saturday against Ukraine. In it, he gave his opinion on Messi's decision to stay at Barça.
Thiago: “From Thiago I hope what he does with Bayern, although here with the national team he will play more inside than pivot. Thiago is mature, and he has been since they were very young. He has quality and leads on the field, with and without the ball. It helps a lot in the pressure. “
From Gea: “I am not saying that criticism is unfair, what I am saying is that to be a professional coach or player you have to accept criticism. When there is any, it is because there are things to improve. I have followed De Gea and I have seen that despite the fact that he has had two or three mistakes his season has been remarkably high. All the National Team players know that they have to live with criticism. The team that won the World Cup opened the doors for us, and they will always be an example to follow “
Adama Traoré: “I would like all the players to be very happy, but I will decide the line-up with those who are more prepared. It is possible that few or many repeat. And as for Adama Traoré we will see, but until two hours before the game we will not know the line-up “.
Messi: “I don't know whether to pronounce on Messi …, but I'm going to do it. I think the clubs are above all people, players and presidents. Barcelona, founded in 1899, is one of the best in the world, which has He has always won titles. It is evident that there has been a wonderful relationship. Leo has made Barça grow exponentially but I would have liked much more if a friendly agreement had been reached. Sooner or later Messi will stop playing at Barça. well born to be grateful for both parties, and it would have been good if it had been all friendly. Barcelona will continue to win titles without Messi, and Messi will continue to be a wonderful footballer. “
Busquets: “Busi is a player who does not need to speak much, because only his presence imposes respect. But he is not here for what he contributes off the field, he is here for what he contributes on the field. He makes better or worse games, but he is one of the footballers most important of the Selection “.
The debutants: “Most of the debutants have been champions in the lower categories of the National Team, and therefore all they have to do is bring that same spirit to the Absolute. But now calm down, because the youngsters have to improve little by little. But it is true that there are wickers to make a good basket with these players who have triumphed in the lower categories “.