Ernesto Valverde, during a press conference with the FC Barcelona

PRESS CONFERENCE OF VALVERDE

Valverde Avoids controversies with Arthur and trusts Dembélé

Published:14/09/2018 - 15:26h

Updated:14/09/2018 - 17:52h

The trainer of the FC Barcelona, Ernesto Valverde, appeared this Friday in previous press conference to the Real Sociedad-Barça of this Saturday in the new stadium of Anoeta, and wanted to subtract importance to the no-announcement of Arthur for the party

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In statements conceded this Friday in previous press conference to the Real Sociedad-FC Barcelona, that will play this Saturday in San Sebastián and that corresponds to the fourth day of LaLiga Santander 2018-19, Ernesto Valverde wanted to cancel any type of controversy in relation to the fact of have not summoned for the party to Arthur Melo, one of the signings that better feelings is leaving.

"Arturo Vidal and Arthur are in a new team, have travelled a lot these days and are joining up toeverything . Perhaps this week was not the best so that they go premièring by the long trips, but in the Barça have a lot of hopes in him", signalled finally regarding the young Brazilian midfield player, that was summoned by Tite these last days with Brazil.

In spite of everything, Valverde has full confidence in the progression of Arthur, and remembered him in press conference that Leo Messi elogió to the Brazilian in one of his last interviews conceded to the media. "We see him adapted to our game. Inside the style that have handles well. It does not lose the ball, is safe with the balloon... The competition is the one who marks the way of all".

"Arturo Vidal and Arthur are in a new team, have travelled a lot these days and are joining up to everything"

Neither it will be in Anoeta Carles Aleñá, and Valverde explained the reasons. "The intention is that in these first parties remain helping in the filial, although we do not want that it was to horse between the two. He will be of the first team and, or plays with us or will not go in in the list".

On the acting of Jordi Alba in the left side, Valverde descartó for now any possible signing, and centred in the players that already has to his disposal. "We do not anticipate us. It can be Miranda, Sergi Roberto, Vermaelen... Playing of left-handed side".

On the other hand, the 'Txingurri' showed happy by the evolution of Ousmane Dembélé, although it remembered that the French needs to follow working. "It is the same player, but what want to is that have an important offensive mentality. We want that it was consistent. No it forgets us that it is the same and that it has to follow working day in day out he and we with him".

The Barça, to go out enchufado against the Real Sociedad

Sergio Busquets could have rest against the Real Sociedad, for of this way be fresco next Tuesday in front of the PSV Eindhoven in Champions League"It is fundamental for all and of which marks style of game of the club. Those that come of out take it into account and fix a lot in what it does Sergio Busquets. By his path in the Barça and in the Selection is very recognised. And with justice. Have several names so that they relieve it like Rakitic or Sergi Roberto", stood out.

In front of the Real Sociedad, will be vital for the FC Barcelona begin well the party. "We know out of house how play the rivals. They subject us to a lot of pressure. It is not the same to play home that it was. We need to begin well, no as in front of the Huesca. No longer it exists the track of athletics and will tighten more", manifested Valverde. The Barça will not be able to sleep in the laurels.

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