Setién: “I have no record that Messi has said anything”

Quique Setién appeared at a press conference to discuss the news of Barcelona, ​​very convulsed in recent weeks, and to analyze this Sunday's match against Villarreal (Movistar LaLiga 22: 00h).

What opponent is waiting tomorrow considering that he aspires to qualify for the Champions League?

The one we are seeing, that is the reality. It is one of the best teams that have returned after confinement. They do things well, they have talent and they defend themselves well. They will compromise us a lot. They are in a very good moment, but we played a very good game against Atlético de Madrid.

Have you spoken to Messi regarding the SER information?

I will not speculate on this because I have not listened to you. I have no record of him saying anything.

If I could start again, would I do something different?

Insurance. Some things I would change. Always think you could do things differently. It is clear that it is not always right and if the other option was more valid. There are things you will never find out. Sometimes you change and get worse. I do not give many laps.

How do you see Messi these days and if he understands the point of satiety?

I see him well, everything else is speculation. We speak what we have to speak and without more.

Do you think hierarchies have prevented you from showing yourself as is?

In each club there are their hierarchies and steps that are earned over time based on performance. They have not prevented me, they have helped me make decisions and have things clear. I don't want to impose, I want to convince.

How important is the game considering what the away team fails?

The team has earned points, but has played to deserve more. What influences is the result. Against Atlético we were good and against Celta we tied for a success by Aspas. We still have life.

How do you see Griezmann after the substitutions?

Okay, I've exchanged a few words with him. He is a great professional. You can understand this situation because you lived through it before. He is professional and an extraordinary kid. It will not affect you because it is very positive. We can count on him one hundred percent.

On a personal level do you play a final?

I don't spend a minute thinking about what might happen to me or my personal situation. I focus on what I have to focus on. We have to hit more to win games.

How is Umtiti?

I did not read his message, but Samu's situation is on the medical side of the club and he is not in a position to participate.

Does it bother you that you are speculating about your future and a change of coach?

I have lived it other times. It cannot be controlled. This is the circus we are in and we accept it. I do not wear out reading or listening to the noise that I know there is.

How does the market movement affect the mentality of the players?

We should be starting the season, but the circumstances have been the way they have been. The priority is in the matches. These are not topics that I am going to comment publicly, I operate by talking to the club's sports management. It's not nice to be speculating on the future of the players.

Are you planning to regulate Suarez?

He is a player who has to be on the field because he scores a lot of goals. We have confidence in him. There are times when you could rest, but it depends on the circumstances.

What has changed since you said Griezmann was indisputable for him to be a substitute now?

I have spoken of hierarchies, but I have not spoken of being indisputable. Griezmann is a great player and important to the team. When he plays you ask me about Ansu and vice versa. Everyone cannot play. I am not capricious, I take into account the hierarchy but in a club like Barça where there are so many, not everyone will be able to play.

What did you think when the president appeared at your home with the sports management?

I will not reveal the conversations of that day. I did not perceive that he was in danger.

What future do you see for Riqui Puig?

We have all seen his level right now. It has taken a very important step and has gained continuity. It should not stay with what it does but must improve in other aspects. That is the way.

How do you see Messi adapting his game to age?

He is perfectly aware of what he has to do at every moment. I don't think age influences him. I see him exactly the same.

Doesn't it give you the impression that the opposing teams have over-studied you?

There is a part of soccer that the coaches control and others that the players control with their successes and errors. The ones who decide everything are the players. There is a percentage of chance in this sport that influences a lot, such as Aspas' goal, which normally would not enter and that is the difference between winning a league or not winning it.

Do the referees favor the bigger ones?

From the perception of now there are things that catch your attention. But I reserve those opinions because the prism is not very objective. The controversy will always exist.