Koeman: “Hopefully we can strengthen ourselves because we need it”

Ronald Koeman spoke in the press room after the game against Getafe. He also did it on the microphones of Barça TV. This was his appearance.

What balance do you make of the team's game?

Winning this match was important. Because I remember that last year we threw three or four games similar to this one. It is important to take games like this, especially psychologically. The level in the second half was somewhat lower, but winning was important. I'm happy for that. We have known how to suffer because our game with the ball in the second half has been of a lower level.

How have you seen Gavi?

From the first day they train with us, we are happy with them. With him, with Nico … They are young people, they are 18 years old, they are showing their quality and they have entered a difficult game. I have no doubts about the youngsters because they are going to be good players.

How important is it to have lopsided players like Memphis?

Having people who can score is important, and who is effective.

Why the change in Mingueza?

I don't know if you know that Dest has played a lot as a winger … The change was good. Dest has played higher and has made danger.

Do you understand the public's impatience with Griezmann?

Not good. You can yell at him if he has no attitude. It is a single match.

What do you ask the club in the market?

I'm not asking for anything. I try to speak clearly, understand the financial situation of the club. But seeing the injured, winning is the important thing. Hopefully we can strengthen ourselves because we need it. But if it is not possible, we will continue working.

Do you think you will have to suffer this year?

You can touch, yes. Last year we lost points at home; and yet this year we have won and that is important.

He said this Saturday that 31 players were a lot.

I do not know. We will speak tomorrow because neither for the club, nor for me, nor for the players is it good. You have to have a future where you play. And there are players who will not have opportunities to play. I would like it to be resolved.

Is it the case of Riqui Puig?

The players know it and the club knows it. I will not individualize.