JAvier Calleja appeared in the press room after taking a “hoot” from the Camp Nou. The Madrilenian was very happy with the work of his team, and predicted that a better version of the team will still be seen as the days progress. In addition, he also gave his opinion on the situation of Barcelona and on the possible arrival of Xabi to the Blaugrana bench.
Point assessment
“I value everything, and for me it is a hoot, because it has a lot of merit to come to this field and have options to win. To work as we have done, defend as we have defended and have our options against clear, in specific moments that we could have taken advantage of with more success. I value everyone’s effort, how supportive they have been, and that against a rival like Barcelona we have achieved a point. We continue on a good streak and good dynamics. “
Score soon after Barcelona goal
“When you are working on a defensive level and you see that they are putting you ahead, we could accuse him, and we have not done it. We have reacted very well, the goal comes from our best play at a collective level. That has to give us confidence, because we know how to do it. And because against a rival of this entity we have not collapsed. We have known how to play with that marker and other times, especially at the beginning, it happened to us the opposite. “
What do you think of Xavi’s possible arrival at Barcelona?
“First, the utmost respect for Sergi, who is the one who is here and who has to be working these weeks. If Xavi came, I think he would be the ideal coach for Barcelona. Better that he does not know anyone at the club, he has plenty of experience, and he has the philosophy of Barcelona in his veins. If he comes he will do very well. “
Team evolution work
“It enriches me a lot to work with different types of players, it is clear that it makes me better, and I try to reinvent myself. Coaches have to get performance out of the squads, each one of us understands football in one way, but we all want to win, and there is We have to find the formula to achieve it. We have a very good, very competitive squad. Sometimes we have missed ourselves, and we have to continue to improve and find the formula so that the players feel comfortable. We have achieved this in these days , but there is still a lot ahead, and I am convinced that the best is yet to come “.
Barça’s delicate situation
“There are processes and moments. Barça has a great squad, and they are in difficulties because they are not finding the result. Today they have had options to score, but Sivera has had a great match, having great interventions at specific moments. Barcelona will not leave From fighting for titles, he will continue to grow, he will find the solution to fight for everything he disputes. I know that when the results do not come it takes its toll, and the players seem worse than they are. “
Losses after recovery
“We insist a lot on ball management. We have to try to make longer attacks because we are capable of it. That is a significant room for improvement and we will insist on it, because it will make us a better team.”
Ximo and Edgar injured
“Ximo has hurt his knee and we have to assess it. I don’t know if it will be serious or it will be for a few days. Edgar has ended up with an overload, he has noticed a puncture.”
