Xavi: “Ansu will be in the Super Cup”

How do you face this match before the Super Cup?

It is an important game for both teams because we are in good dynamics. The three points are vital and crucial to bequeath the Champions first and then go back. We have to show that we are improving. A good chance.

How is Ansu?

Very well, we doubt he will not be there tomorrow because he has relapsed a lot, but he will be for the Super Cup, which is spectacular news for us. We don’t want to take risks.

What is missing to register Ferran?

Today he has tested positive again. Mateo Alemany works 24 hours to be able to register you, but he won’t be able to be there tomorrow.

Does the Madrid game influence your team idea?

At the moment we are thinking about Granada. We do not think of Madrid. With Ansu we reserve it for physical reasons. We will be recovering people for the Super Cup.

How do you rate the Cup tie against Athletic?

Every week is important. We will have to face it one hundred percent. It will be an important week, but no more or less than others like tomorrow’s game.

What do you think of Coutinho’s departure?

It says a lot about him that he wanted to leave to have minutes and that his salary was lowered. Here it was difficult for him and he has looked for an alternative. Let’s see what happens with Samuel, I am delighted to have him because he is a professional gtran. I have no complaints whatsoever.

Is it important that Gavi and Nico have a first team number?

It is important, but we will see why it depends on the salary limits. They are two realities. It does not make sense that they play in the subsidiary. One is international and the other will be.

What do you think of Robert Moreno?

I have very good memories of him beyond the fact that we all won. For me Luis Enrique is a reference. That staff was fantastic. It was difficult for us at the beginning, it got mixed up in January and we won the triplet thanks also to Robert’s work. I’m happy for him. Great coach and very football fan.

Has your idea of ​​making Dembélé play changed?

No, he already played the other day making an effort because he came out of COVID and made the differences. It will continue to be important.

How are the positives?

Working from home, we will also get Abde and Balde back. Lenglet and Umtiti will also return. We are beginning to see the light of good news.

Is it important to win for the confidence of the team?

Winning always helps, you wake up happy, you look in the mirror and you look more handsome. We will be competitive and try to win every game.

Do you know if he will face Collado?

I would like him to always play because of the talent he has. The pity has been not being able to register him, because it would have helped us a lot. In training he has always been spectacular. The goal is to return in June.

Do you have the feeling that Barça will be ready to compete against Madrid?

I like to think that we will compete with anyone. So far the only one that has been better than us has been Bayern. We have competed with everyone, even with Sevilla, who have us ten points. And with Betis, who beat us. The only one that didn’t let us compete was Bayern. I hope we win against Madrid and stand in the final.

Do you see this second round as an opportunity to hit the table?

Hopefully, we are growing in football and we are also trying to do so economically. Let’s see how the game evolves. I am optimistic.

How has the team improved?

We work in all the scenarios and we seek to improve at the start and when we face teams with a low block, which is the most common.

What role do you envisage for Dani Alves?

It can give us many things such as lateral, interior or even in the double pivot … even extreme. It gives us many more alternatives.

How do you rate Jutglà?

He is very mature, he brings us many things. He understands the positional game and that is very positive. He has given much more than goals, he is always well positioned. It is a wonder.

¿Go to Araújo for the Super Cup?

He made a great effort the other day. We’ll see. It will not be easy for it to be, but we will see.

Is there someone more predisposed to go out?

It depends on the offers. We will see what options there are. Personally, I have not spoken to anyone.

Will Memphis play?

It is very good, it has shortened deadlines. If all goes well, we can count on him.

Is it a handicap to play at San Mamés?

We have had no luck. A difficult draw with a great coach, one of the best in the First Division, and a great team. We will try.