Barcelona coach Valverde attended the post-match press conference with Boca Juniors. After the pre-season preparations, Valverde was very satisfied with the current lineup while also insisting Messi needs a good environment to shine ahead of the new season.
What is the feeling heading into the new season?
I think this year’s pre-season preparations are more targeted and predictable. In the United States, we started to bring the B team players, but I am very satisfied with the team’s performance. At the beginning of the league, we saw the team’s good state. Today’s game is different from the Super Bowl, but three days before the start of the league, we won the victory and brought a great feeling.
Messi, playing in the middle this season?
I think this is possible. We know that Messi’s characteristics are that it needs to touch the core area of the attack as much as possible. Whether it is the side or the middle, Messi’s existence is a huge advantage. We are so so, the new season begins. Let’s see what happens.
What can Rakitic and Artur offer in midfield this season?
Rakitic played this position last season, and Artur’s presence is similar to that of Roberto. They are very good at playing multiple positions. We will adjust and need to make the right moments. s arrangement.
Malcolm, left or right?
In Bordeaux, he is playing right, but his advantage is that he can shoot the ball on the right and threaten the goal on the left. On the left side, our side players will find their own wherever they are. position.
How was the performance of Vidal?
Each of our players wants to start the game. He has been resting for a long time. He needs to find his position and rhythm. He hopes that he can help the team in the future.
The status of Luis Suarez:
I feel very good. I am full of desire for goals and victories. Although I just joined the team, although we did have some criticisms about his performance at the beginning, when Suarez started, it was unstoppable.
Will Rafinha stay?
Before 24 o’clock on August 31, let’s see what happens, but in principle we are very satisfied with the performance of Rafinha. To say who wants the transfer market to close, it is me, because I want to know which players I can use.
Boca coach Selotto said that Messi needs quiet now, what do you think?
I think that Messi and all the players need the same, find their position and the right style of play, then score, I think this is what any player needs. But in fact there is too much noise around him because this is Messi. Not only in Barcelona but also in Argentina. What we need to do is create an environment for Messi to make him play well.