Ronald Koeman He said he will be able to sleep peacefully for two days, until the next game against Dinamo on Wednesday. “I have two days of tranquility and I am going to take advantage of it. There are beautiful things in our work and the feeling is very beautiful when you win, but Wednesday’s game is as important as this one ”, said the Dutch coach after the victory against Valencia.
The Blaugrana coach praised the connection between Ansu Fati and Memphis Depay, keys in the first two goals. “They are complementary. Both can play nine and in band. They need their freedom and they have shown with the draw that there is a good important connection between the two ”. Focusing on the Barça 10, he pointed out that “we have a plan. We have decided one hour in today’s game and thus little by little to be better physically. He is a different player and it is important to have him. Has been able to enter too When. Players that we need to have more competition and more quality at the top ”. Later, he also spoke about the role that Kun should play, who will gradually enter the team: “He is a player who will contribute his quality and experience. Now it is a question of physique, not quality ”, answered the coach, who stressed that what the Argentine needs is the rhythm of matches.
Koeman follows the game in the Barça-Valencia
Another proper name that the Dutch coach valued was that of Coutinho, author of the third Barça goal: “I think it was good. He entered the game, he was fast and with his freedom we were able to control the game better. He is a player who knows how to score goals and has taken an important step for him. I have believed in him from day one and he will regain his quality ”, wished the Dutchman.
The penalty, doubtful
Koeman, who acknowledged that his team improved with the draw, applauded the reaction of his players. “We have put energy behind the post of the first goal and we have a bench. That is important to change things ”.
Before the break, Memphis, who already gave the assistance to Ansu in the first, transformed a penalty on the youth squad, assumed that the maximum penalty was rigorous. “It is possible to doubt if it is a penalty, but the VAR has not entered into the decision and therefore it is a penalty,” the Barça coach reaffirmed.
Looking ahead to Wednesday’s Champions League game, Koeman expect even more public and with the same attitude. “We must highlight the attitude of the public. Hopefully we have more on Wednesday, ”he asked.
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