Sergio Busquets and Phil Neville, from ‘I hope Lewandowski is the signing of the year’ to ‘the most important game in Inter Miami’s history’

This Tuesday, Inter-Miami Y FC Barcelona will play international friendly at DVR Pink Stadiuma sold out 18,000 capacity stadium as tickets sold out.

Before the match, Phil Neville, coach of the MLS club, and Sergio Busquets, captain and point of reference for the Catalans, they left their feelings. Here’s a rundown of the most notable statements.

The press conference of Busquets and Neville in the preview of Inter Miami vs. Barcelona

Phil Neville

“We want to compete”

Phil Neville talks about Barcelona and how this match will prepare us for our match this weekend against NYCFC. pic.twitter.com/SXlcXYiCU8

His coach Inter-Miami did not hesitate to characterize the engagement as “the most important match in the history of the club. about what Barcelona means, about its history“and referred to the second international friendly (last January beat Universitario de Peru 4-0):”We want to compete, to test ourselves against the best. I want my team to be competitive tomorrow“.

The Englishman mentioned that he measures himself with Barcelona “it’s going to help” that too “it will be a test to take a step forward“, in relation to the contributions this meeting will bring to the team.”All players will be available to play“And on Saturday, after beating Charlotte 3-2 for the 21st MLS date, he told his team “We have to beat Barcelona“.

Finally, Neville once again emphasized the anticipation that the duel creates and the great atmosphere that will prevail in the stadium, which he hopes will be repeated for the rest of the season in the remaining home games.

Sergio Busquets

🎙 @5sergiob from Miami🌴 pic.twitter.com/mW60u6tYE3

The Barcelona captain addressed Inter Miami and his new signing, Alexander Pozuelo, from Toronto FC and trained at Real Betis. “He is a player who will give them a lot“.

Also and thinking about his future that connects him with MLS and more specifically with the team he will face, he limited himself to saying that “the future is unknown, but I really like coming to the United States“. For that matter he said that with Barcelona “It’s the last year of my contract, I’m focused on finishing well, I’m focused on enjoying myself, on competing to the fullest. I feel very good, the injuries respect me and I can play a lot of games“.

Referring to the preseason he said: “I’m very happy to be able to travel, we already went to Australia, it’s a pleasure. This is how you realize what Barça represents to the world“. He also added: “We know the conditions in which the preseason is held, we work well, we have a much bigger team“, he explained referring to the signings the club has added.

Regarding its incorporation Robert LewandowskiI confirm it “At the media level it could be the signing of the year. Hope to see you when the season is over“.

Busquets and the Joan Gamper Trophy vs. Pumas: “They are a great team”

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Pumas and Montpellier will be his opponents @FCBarcelona_es Y @FCBFemni in the Joan Gamper Trophy 🏆

Busquets also had a moment to mention the Joan Gamper trophy and the rival on duty: Pumas. “It’s a great team. Like any Mexican team, they are tough, strong, very intense and will want to put on a good show. It will be a good party. I hope it’s a very nice game and we enjoy it“.