Koeman: “I'm not bad now, nor am I the best when I win”

Ronald Koeman assumed that his team is touched after losing this final, but announced that the team “continues to improve and find the way.”

How do you explain the defeat?

During the match we were twice ahead. The worst goal was the second. We have tried, but it could not be.

How do you feel now?

Sad and disappointed because we wanted to win the final. But I still think we are on a good path and we are improving. But there is not much time to get off.

Do you understand what happened?

Highly contested by both teams. We have not arrived with much danger. We scored the first goal, but they tied us quickly. We went ahead again, but they scored us in the 90th minute, so it's very difficult to win.

Where has the team failed?

We have to improve defensively. You have to be more forceful, you can't let yourself spin, shoot or give a pass. I am giving my best. I'm not the best now, nor when I win. But this defeat has been very hard.

Was Messi 100%?

We've talked. He told me that he was fit to start the game. It has endured in the field. No more can be said.

Is it a step back?

I don't see it that way. It's true that winning a title strengthens you. But we will show in the next games that we are on the right track.

What did you think of arbitration?

Better not talk about the referees so as not to repeat myself.

What has happened in the absence?

It is also the quality of the opposite and having people who do very well at the top. It is always difficult for us, we lack height in this type of play.