Coach analyzes squad prior to
Athletic Club match
Barcelona look forward to a date with Athletic
Club at San Mames on Sunday and coach Luis Enrique has noted that the Catalans
only ever sign players who will bring titles to the club.
In
addition to assessing the merits of the Blaugrana's next opponents, Enrique also
took time to speak with journalists about the upcoming closure of the transfer
window and whether there would be any more movement in or out of the club.
"I
have a team that is very good and I am happy with what I have.
"Whether
or not there'll be any more [players] in or out, I'm only here to talk about
the players we have not those who haven't materialised."
Sergio
Samper has gone out on loan to Granada and speculation surrounds whether Munir
El Haddadi will follow him out of the Camp Nou exit door, something the coach
sought to clarify.
"Some have stayed and have turned
around their situation, such as Sergi Roberto, however others have not.
"A
few have gone on loan and then returned to play - it depends on the will of the
player and how well he plays.
"Samper
has chosen well by going to a team where the coach wants to play
football."
Athletic
Club will be hoping for a performance to rival that when the Blaugrana arrived
here last season for the Supercopa de Espana, but Enrique is in no mood for a
repeat.
"We'll
enjoy San Mames but we focus on the complications that we will have against a
team that will push us all the way."
After
knocking Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich out of the Champions League two season's
ago, Barcelona will again host their former player and coach as he returns with
his new team Manchester City.
"It's
an incredible game in prospect but the Champions League is demanding and we
start against one of the favourites.
"We'll
welcome back Guardiola and Claudio Bravo."
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