Koeman's dart to Thebes: “Despite our criticism, I have not seen a change in timetables”

Ronald Koeman analyzed the current situation of his team before facing Villarreal in LaLiga on Sunday (4:15 pm). Stay in the race for the championship

Do you consider the match a final?

We know that we have seven games to go and for us, as for the other three above, we must win. If you don't win, you will have fewer chances of winning the League. This is crystal clear. “

At the Camp Nou they clearly won.

It is true that a long time has passed. They play football very well with top quality people and they are proving to be a strong team in Europe. They have time until Thursday to prepare for this game against Arsenal. It is an interesting game tomorrow.

Are you worried about the load of matches of players like Messi, Alba, De Jong?

It does not worry me. We have the data of these players and we are training little so that they have the maximum possible recovery.

Is it the most difficult start of the season?

I don `t believe. Every game has its difficulties and if we are well focused and with good energy, I think we can. There is no way out more complicated than another. There are many difficulties for all teams. Everyone is fighting for something. Villarreal plays football well and has quality. It is an interesting game.

The UEFA president continues to threaten Barça. Are you worried that these threats could make Messi think about leaving?

Not much will change. The other day we already talked enough about the Super League. Let's leave it. It's not the moment. There are more important things than talking about sanctions and UEFA threats. We have to be aware of our calendar and what we lack.

There are four teams fighting for LaLiga. Do you feel that your Barcelona can win all seven games?

This can be done by all four. You can hardly fail because others win their matches. You have to get a lot of points from these seven days to be champion. You have to get a lot of points.

Against Getafe, the two sides were very different. Barça was plugged in in the first; but then there was disconnection. Have you had time to analyze it?

We always analyze. It was clear what happened to us. It was not an attitude problem, but a tactical one. When we had the ball, I don't know why, we played with four defenders to get the ball out and they put more pressure on us. With Umtiti we played again with three and the difficulties were over. We have taught the players what we have done wrong.

Do you give up Ansu and Coutinho for the remainder of the season? Do Dembélé and Pjanic have options in Villarreal.

Each player who is summoned has options to play from the beginning. Ansu and Coutinho's injuries are older than we expected.

Have they transferred the confidence that he will continue to be Barça's coach?

As I have said before, the president has always shown me his support and confidence. And until you do otherwise, it remains this. In principle, I see myself as a coach for next season. I also have a contract. If not, we will have to talk.

They are the ones who will have the least rest.

I've already said it sometime. I have not seen schedule changes despite our criticisms. So you have to continue.

Of the rivals fighting to win LaLiga, who do you see best?

I don't see one team stronger than the other. Atlético, Madrid and Sevilla are winning many games. The advantage is that we play a match between ourselves at home. And it can be won. I don't see any team stronger than the other.

How is your second, Alfred Schreuder?

He hadn't worked with Alfred, with Henrik and with the rest of the staff. Neither with De la Fuente, but we are working well. The Dutch always go for an offensive game. Schreuder was with Ten Haag at Ajax, and I think he learned a lot from Nagelsmann. And everything he has learned, he has put with us. For our staff it is better to have several ideas. Then we decide what decision we make.

How important is Dembélé?

He is a different player from the others above you because he has depths. Dribble and shoot with both legs. He has given us quite a few things this season. Better be with us tomorrow.

Do you like to play before Atlético?

I don't know if it is better to play first because the most important thing is to win the games. This team has to be prepared for everything.

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