What game do you expect against Robert Moreno’s Granada?
They haven’t changed much from last year. It is a team that has clear things, very strong physically, with a good direct game and last year they already did very well. We have to be aggressive and this time we have people in the stadium.
Do you have time to do a project or do you ask for results now?
Much depends on the results. Much is exaggerated, there are changes, many young people. We need time, but what counts is winning games. There is no answer about whether I am going to renew before Bayern and now after losing on whether I fear about my future. This is not normal.
Do you have the feeling that you are little protected by the club and the president?
The president came out the other day and I will not repeat it. I am more realistic than opportunistic. More than a year ago, Barça lost 8-2 to Bayern with Messi and Griezmann and the other day we finished with Eric, Gavi, Pedri, Demir and we wait for Ansu. All very young.
Do you feel that your position is at stake?
I don’t just think about the game and the team. I’m calm, we have 7 points in three games. Players have to be recovered. I know you have to win. I am not afraid for my future, the club and the president decide.
How long does Ansu Fati have to return?
He has already taught his youth at the beginning of last year, we do not put the date, but he works hard. We hope it will be in a week or ten days. It will be important to have him, but he has to improve physically.
Do you think there is a campaign by Laportistas, Xavista or other sectors?
Surely there are people against and people to favor, but they speak, not me. I do not believe it. These debates cannot be avoided.
Is Coutinho to start and what do you expect from Kun?
Kun is missing, he works with a physio and not with the group. Coutinho started well the other day, he needs more than 25 minutes and we think he can start from the start, but he can’t play 90 minutes.
Do you think you have arrived at Barça at the worst moment?
It is a complicated situation for everyone, the president, for me and for the Catalans. We all want the best for this club. I do not regret having come despite this situation.
What is the mood of the team after the defeat against Bayern?
The players are realistic, especially the veterans. We do not accept what happened and we want to improve, but we know that things do not change in two days.
When do you think Balde, Nico or Demir can have a weight in the lineup?
I’m not afraid to start them. But putting six up right now is not good for them either. They are participating with their minutes and their matches. If they are like Pedri they cannot be stopped to be headlines.
The next three rivals are the ones who lost 10 points. Do you think it will add up to nine?
We are going to win every game, it depends on us, to be aggressive, to defend well. Against Granada we were superior and we ended up losing.
Will it go back to 4-3-3?
There are different systems to win. It all depends on the players. The basic system is 4-3-3 but if you have two strikers you adapt. If we got to play more open on Tuesday we would have lost by more.
Do you think the fans support you?
I do not know. There will be realistic people and others more opportunistic and I understand them all.
Is Bucket Alba’s natural replacement?
The other day he did very well, Dest has also played on the left wing or even Mingueza. The best thing is to bet on a natural replacement, but it is very young. I’m not afraid to start the game with Balde.
Neither Umtiti nor Riqui Puig have played a minute. What does Riqui have to do?
To get better. The other day he heated up, but Jordi Alba was injured.