La Liga
Xavi shows his confidence for Koundé but is pessimistic for Bernardo Silva!

Tomorrow night, FC Barcelona will attempt to affirm their nice success in opposition to Actual Sociedad with the reception of Valladolid. The chance for Xavi to look at a press convention on the eve of this assembly. Phrases reported by Sport.
About Kounde
“We’re optimistic for tomorrow, we’re satisfied that we will register Jules (Koundé). We’re in negotiations with La Liga.”
On Bernardo Silva
“I by no means hand over hope, nevertheless it’s not going to be simple, truthfully. Actually, I see it as very difficult.”
On the C1 draw
“We are going to attempt to beat any rival. We had a really powerful group, the hardest within the final 10-20 years. It’s powerful, nevertheless it’s thrilling.”
On the switch window
“There are three attainable eventualities. I need the market to finish to see what squad we have now left. There are just a few days left earlier than the market ends, however a whole lot of issues can occur. We’re in competitors and we have now to adapt to a state of affairs of most competitors. We rely on salaries and the wage restrict, however we attempt to give precedence to the sporting challenge. We’re a household and we’re on the lookout for one of the best for Barça.”
On Aubameyang and Depay
“I’m not ruling out any state of affairs. Neither Aubameyang nor Memphis Depay. Lots of issues can occur. I’m watching every thing. Let’s see what the state of affairs is and the place we’re in 5 days.”
On ter Stegen
“He has a distinct management, professionalism, order, self-discipline. He’s not listened to a lot, however he makes himself heard. Final season he saved us in lots of video games. In Mallorca, in San Sebastián . . . And now he’s began with a number of decisive saves. He’s a goalkeeper with a whole lot of persona and I’m positive he’ll assist us rather a lot.”
On Pablo Torre
“I spoke with him. I feel we will probably be proper if he stays with us. It’s troublesome to get minutes, however I feel he may have alternatives. I feel he can be taught extra right here. He ought to take this yr as an apprentice. He must be an essential footballer for the long run. We may have video games each three days and it’s good that he stays with us and, if he has to assist the workforce reserve, do it with none issues”.
On the arrival of aspect
“To see Balde’s efficiency, the left-back place is nicely coated. On the precise, Dest already is aware of the membership’s place. For now, we have now to adapt. The membership’s intention is to signal a full-back proper”.
On Pique
“I already spoke with him earlier than the vacations. I used to be additionally very clear. We performed two video games and we can’t make assessments. He’s a footballer who can assist us with one other position. We We’ll see how he’s, it is determined by his emotions and mine. And the way I compete when I’ve alternatives. There’s inner competitors in each place.”
About Braithwaite
“He has identified since Could 17 that we’re not relying on him. Any longer, every thing relies upon in the marketplace. Soccer-wise, he is aware of my place. I’ve been very clear.”
About Ansu Fati
“We’re on the precise path. Ansu is making the distinction even enjoying the final half hour. I see him nicely, blissful, blissful. We try to comply with a course of so that he’s in good situation. We are going to go there rigorously with him”.
On the system
“We have now variations and we will defend and assault in a different way. We have now options so rivals don’t see that we’re a predictable workforce.”