“Designated by Messi? No; he is right in things, not in others”

Quique Setién appeared at a press conference to discuss the news of Barcelona, ​​who will face Alavés this Sunday, in an inconsequential game on the last day of the championship, after Real Madrid conquered the League last Thursday.

How is tomorrow's game going?

Of course it is important to end with better feelings than the last game. We have to prepare for the future and think about the Champions League. The team is aware of the importance of an important game that must serve to reinforce us.

What did you talk about with Bartomeu?

Meetings are normal. Everyone's concern for improvement is evident. We must find solutions and change things. That was the meeting, to prepare the future with optimism. Join forces and take responsibility for not winning LaLiga, but we are aware that there is a very attractive challenge for everyone.

Do you still think that Messi was wrong to say that he did not give for the Champions League?

There are things with Messi that I agree with and others that I don't. If we play badly as we have done in some games it will not give us, but if we do it well as we have done in other games it will give us. There are many things to improve, be more consistent and more reliable. If we play as against Villarreal it will surely give us to win the Champions League.

If Barça B passes the playoff round will B go with the subsidiary?

It is a decision that must be considered and taken as a whole. Today there are 16 players on the roster with two goalkeepers. There's no more. I only have three changes. You have to be consistent and think about the Champions League where there are also penalties and may have been injured. It is not a decision you should make alone. If we are aware of the consequences, well.

Do you feel marked by Messi?

Absolutely. We all say things that are sometimes misinterpreted. It is the result of the moment of frustration. I do not give it much importance. The important thing is to think about the Champions, we need rest, clear our minds and face the Champions to reach the final and win it.

Is it a utopia for Barça to reach its best level?

I speak of wishes. The party in Villarreal was the best not after COVID, but the rest. There have been good times, but you will not convince me that everything has been a disaster. We deserved to add more points.

Can you correct the lack of desire and intensity that Messi denounced?

We need a better mood. That is the reference. The intensity has to do with the mood and now it is not the best. We are all a little down.

Why doesn't Arthur travel if there is no medical statement?

He came in this morning and told me that his ankle was bothering him. Is the only that i can say.

Has it occurred to you to resign?

I said that I was going to enjoy until the last day. I knew that things are not easy. This profession has risks. I enjoy despite the circumstances. I never thought it was going to be easy. Defeat is an option to overcome. I do not live anything that I have not lived before. I have never wanted to leave.

Do you think that the most difficult thing in a dressing room like this is managing egos?

This team has been winning a lot for 15 years in a row and the management is different from other changing rooms. There has been some difficult situation to solve, but it is normal.

Do they spend more six months here than elsewhere?

I always think that I am going to stay all my life in the teams. It is my mentality. I will not say that I am the same now, but I am still happy for this opportunity. When I have to go, I'll go.