MADRID, Jan. 18 (SportsFinding) –
The coach of FC Barcelona, Quique Setién, has assured that this Sunday against Granada, in his premiere as Barca coach, he expects a team “with an important stimulus to put into practice the things” that have worked this week, which has gone ” much better “than expected because he has seen the” predisposition “of the players, and has warned that although there are” hierarchies “in the squad, they will gain ownership” in the field. “
“Today I told everyone that the line-ups of the two teams in the game have nothing to do with tomorrow's. I want everyone to be connected. There are players with a hierarchy that puts them on a higher step, but one it is won in the field. Likewise, the role changes from one week to another, “he told a press conference.
In addition, he acknowledged that the week has gone “frankly well”, “much better” than expected. “When you appear in a new team you always have some uncertainty, but I was surprised by the predisposition, the acceptance of the changes, and I am very happy about everything: from work, from the ability to understand anything you tell them … Ha It was all wonderful, “he said.
“What I propose when I get anywhere is to give some guidelines to install in your brain and that everything goes as we want. We will see to what extent and at what speed everything we raise will be on the pitch. We are not going to have a clear reference until they pass a series of matches, “he analyzed.
In this sense, the Cantabrian coach explained that his players have not yet reached their ceiling. “They are not even aware of what they would be able to do in an appropriate context. If the player is receptive, wants to learn and want to improve, you might be surprised at what he is capable of. There are many people who surpass themselves. to herself, and all you have to do is put a willingness to want to learn, “he said.
Before his first game as coach Blaugrana, Setién acknowledged that he is “looking forward to it” on Sunday. “There will be difficult moments, but the force that one brings, that north wind that one has suffered, will be there every day,” he said, before discussing his philosophy. “I always prefer to win. If I win playing badly, I will not be happy at home. I will never tell the players that the result is only worth it. If you play well, you have a better chance of winning. I will always try to make my team play well, because I will have more chances to win, “he said.
On the other hand, he acknowledged that although “the requirement here is absolute”, it imposes itself. “The requirement is not imposed on me by the club, I impose it on myself. I was never a conformist; they will not have to draw my attention from the club. I will try to isolate myself from many things to avoid getting off center and suffering wear. I know that I will receive criticism, but I will not be aware of that, but in working, convincing the players and going home happy after the games, “he said.
Nor did he hide that he still “has a hard time” thinking that he is leading Barça. “It's hard for me. I wake up and say, 'Host, I'm going to train these players.' You can't be in a better place, and that's a bit difficult to take in,” he confessed. “I think humbly, I know what it costs to get things; I consider myself valid, but it is not enough. The reality is that this is an absolutely unexpected gift, which I will take advantage of every day that I am here. I will do everything I did in Lugo so that things go well, “he said.
“I WAIT FOR A BARÇA WITH STIMULUS TO PUT THINGS IN PRACTICE”
On Granada, Setién expects him to arrive at the Camp Nou with the same attitude that led him to win the first round (2-0). “I suppose they will want to repeat that game, which went very well for them. It is possible that they will return to that level here; we are waiting for the best possible rival. It will make things difficult for us and it will not be an easy match; we can easily win it. time, but not always, “he said.
“I hope it is a Barça not overexcited, but with an important stimulus to put into practice the things that we have been talking about during the week. Surely it will not be a one-day thing, I hope things stay on time You can win or lose, but that demand, that intensity and lucidity with the ball has to be something permanent, “he continued about the duel against the Nasrids.
However, he offered no clues as to who will take Luis Suarez's place as center forward, or if he will change the scheme. “Any proposal we make to any player will admit it with enthusiasm. The absence of Luis is a problem because he is one of the best center strikers in the world, but we will try to minimize those difficulties,” he said.
In another order of things, he acknowledged that he has spoken “with almost all players” individually, including Messi. “Leo is a special player. With almost everyone I have had some conversation. I like to change a lot of impressions with the players, to know what they think, to debate. Today there has been a case with Arturo, which I have commented on one thing and applied it very Well, the communication between them and us is going to be total and absolute, “he said, before continuing to talk about the Chilean Vidal.
“It is true that we give a lot of importance to the order. There are some players, like Arturo, who tend to lose the position, and we will have a great impact on it. We will end up getting it because it is an important part of our way of understanding this,” he added.
The Cantabrian coach, who defined Arthur as “an extraordinary footballer, who understands everything,” also said he will try to get to know all the players in the subsidiary. “Riqui -Puig- is a great player and they will all have options. He has trained all week with us and maybe the next one is another. They will always have options. I do not usually look at the names, but what I they contribute in training. Don't be surprised if a player from the subsidiary appears and starts playing, “he warned.
In addition, Setién ruled out talking about possible signings. “It is still too early to make decisions, I like to think things and not move on impulse. I want to know what I have first. We have given ourselves a margin to talk about this issue and we are in it,” he said.
Finally, he joked with his participation in a fund with the players. “I have not touched the ball for six months and I will go to more. I really like to participate, I feel football from within. I like to feel the players, transmit knowledge. The reality is that I still feel one of them. I need this energy to feel good, “he concluded.