La Liga
Xavi: ‘I don’t know what would have happened in Barcelona if Traore, Obamayang and Torres hadn’t come’
The importance of Barcelona’s winter transfers was underscored by Xavi, who expressed concern at the situation the team would find themselves in if they hadn’t taken over Adama Traore, Pierre-Emerick Obameyank and Ferran Torres.
Barcelona defeated Napoli with four goals at “Diego Armando Maradona” (24/2) last Thursday and qualified for the round of 16 of the Europa League.
At the same time, the Catalans, who are out of four in La Liga, meet Athletic on Sunday (27/2) at the Camp Nou (10pm, Novasports 1HD). and Live from Sportish), with the goal that the three-hand balances with the fourth Atlético.
At the press conference, Xavi stressed the importance of the transfer assistance, stressing that the additions of Adama Traore, Pierre-Emerick Obameyank and Ferran Torres ‘saved’ Barcelona in the winter window. He even expressed concern for the club’s fate without those three transfers.
“I don’t know what would have happened to Barcelona if they hadn’t come. It would have been more difficult, that’s for sure.” Obamayang didn’t surprise me, but he did surprise me at his work. Andama surprised me with his choices, how he has matured.
Ferran seems to me to be a footballer on a different level. I asked him. He’s a spectacular player. He’s a world-class soccer player. Maybe he’s the one that surprised me the most. “I’ve been waiting for this, but I can confirm it.” stressed the Catalan coach.
In a total of 18 appearances in all competitions Traore (four assists), Obamayang (four goals) and Torres (two goals, three assists) have scored six goals and shared seven assists.
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