Valladolid-Barcelona Koeman: “Messi and Pedri? The good things are always understood”

Ronald Koeman recognized that populating the midfield was vital to get control of the ball, but he recalled that it was a system that had a lot of impact due to Valladolid's 4-4-2.

It seems that the change of the three centrals has given the team a lot of strength

It has given us more security behind by having more people in the midfield between the lines. We have seen a very serious team, very concentrated, we have also created many opportunities, but I do not know if I will maintain this system or not.

How do you rate Pedri's level?

He is a very good player, with a very good connection with Leo, he is working a lot, without the ball he is also important in our team, I see him very comfortable in his game. We must also congratulate other players. If he gets on well with Messi? The good guys always understand each other.

Do you also see Messi more smiling?

It's more of a question for Leo. I see him happy, he is working and is very important in the attack game. It shows when there are many players at his side.

Pjanic has finally played a whole game

He has played well, he has had to wait for his opportunity to play a whole game. He played a great game, he controlled well on defense.

What Griezmann, Coutinho and Busquets have not been headlines what does he say?

That we have a lot of competition and a very strong squad.

Are you leaving Valladolid happy?

Very happy with the work done in most of the game, although in the end we had some mistakes with the ball.

Love: “Pedri is splendid”

Messi's joy: “When you win, your mood is better. It is understood with Pedri as with other colleagues of these years. They are two good players and the good ones always understand each other. Leo has always been cheerful on the field. He played a very good game and surpassed Pele's record. Although the important thing is the triumph of the team ”.

Pedri: “He has been generous, for the work he does, splendid and great. He is good at many things and very young. It looks like it is fragile and it is not. He is a player for the future, but the present is also his ”.

Messi, to Argentina: “Yes it looks like yes. They all go on vacation “The Heurtel case, abandoned in Istanbul for negotiating in Madrid:” I can't tell you anything, because I haven't received that information. “