The absence of Neto in the eleven was surprised at Barça. Goalkeeper in Cornellà and Vallecas, where he played serious games, Ronald Koeman opted for Ter Stegen in Granada. According to the LaTdT program of Catalunya Ràdio, the Brazilian's attitude has not been the best in recent weeks and that pushed Koeman to place the German at eleven.
According to Catalunya Ràdio, Neto was disappointed not to play the Super Cup, in which Ter Stegen was a hero in the semifinal against Real Sociedad and also a starter in the final. In addition, the former Juventus goalkeeper asked Barça to leave this winter market because he had a good offer from Arsenal. Koeman, however, was adamant. If the management board did not bring him anyone, neither would any player come out. Neto has not signed for the Gunners and the disappointment has led him to lower the intensity somewhat in the last training sessions. One of the first things Koeman changed upon arrival was the culture of effort. The attitude is non-negotiable and Neto's substitution is proof.