“I will count on Dembélé while he is with us”

The coach of FC Barcelona Ronald Koeman He attended the press before Celta-Barça on Matchday 4, which will be played this Thursday in Balaídos (9:30 p.m.)

What rival is expected? Celta even changes the system.

We expect a difficult match. They have also told me that in recent years Barça has not been able to win. It is a complicated team, with good players technically. You have to be well and play our game to take him away.

Messi asks for unity and illusion. Is it the best news?

I don't know if after Leo's statements I'm going to have a quiet life, I don't think so. But it is positive that the captain shows himself in that sense, asking for unity. This has always been positive. Hopefully we will be calmer than lately.

What expectations do you have with Dest?

He's doing his medical checkup and his contracts still have to be signed. Until I have signed, I will not comment. We are going to have a young side. It is a matter of changing things and having young people for the future of this club. It is good because he, despite his age, has played in the Champions League and I am sure, when all the contracts are signed, that it will be useful for Barça.

Is Dembélé a key player or would it be good to sell him?

This situation is on the part of the club and the player. Until the player is with us, I will count on him. He has not played from the beginning because there are more players and Ansu has proven to be good. You have to wait for your opportunity. He has had a slump in recent weeks but today he was good and I will count on him.

What can you do so that Messi can be fully happy?

I do not know if I have everything in that sense in my hands. You have to find the best team for him, where he can shine and where he gets the most out of it. And look for formula in training. I have seen that he lives for football, even in training matches he does everything to win. For Leo to be happy, we have to win games.

Are you a supporter of the VAR?

In Holland and in other countries, there is controversy. On the subject of the hands, especially. It's very complicated. The work of the referees is more complicated. I think they sometimes go too far with VAR. But at the end of the season, you will have the VAR for and against. On the offside, I agree with the VAR. On the subject of hands, no. They are whistling too much.

Are you still confident that Depay can arrive?

We have to analyze the squad, analyze what we lack. We know that financially the club has its problems, like everyone else. There are one or two positions where we need to improve. And I'm not going to lie to you. We are working. There are options but it is very unsafe. We have almost two weeks to go and the club is going to work hard. If not, we will use our players because I have no complaints from the ones we have.

Griezmann played very little against Villarreal. Are you worried you won't find the site?

It does not worry me. Antoine is doing things well. He is playing from the right, but not stuck on the wing, but with freedom. He does things well and I played a Holland-France game and he started from that position. You have to look for their unchecks. You have to look for more depth. Not only on the left, but also on the right. I know that his quality is playing from the outside in.

What is your plan for Rafinha?

For players who do not see many possibilities, it is better to find a way out. I know that Rafinha has been on loan and it is a moment in which you can no longer be on loan every season. We have many midfielders, we will have to look for the best for the team. They are technical decisions.

What gives more priority, the signing of a striker or a center-back?

One position is not more important than the other. These are two positions in which we are a bit weak. With Gerard, Lenglet and Araujo we are short. That is why we have raised Santi (Ramos) from Barça B. I have my doubts which position is the most important to reinforce

Are you in favor of changing the system according to the rival?

For me, the important thing is to play a system where people are comfortable. It is a possibility, but not often, to change the system. We must respect the opponents and know where they can harm us. We don't know if they are going to play 4-4-2 or with five behind because in the last two years they have played 5-3-2. The important thing is to know what to do against plan A or B but working from a system. It is more important to be clear about what we want. Adapt, but looking at ourselves.

Braithwaite not working for you?

Yes, it works. We want to have two or three players per position. We have put Leo as a nine, Griezmann can play, but they are different players. Martin is over nine and will have his chances but we want one more.