Barcelona interim head coach Sergi Barjuan has actually exposed that he was thrilled with his side’s 1-0 Champions League win over Dynamo Kyiv, however confessed he was not exactly sure whether he would supervise for their next video game versus Celta Vigo on Saturday.
It was far from a vintage Barça performance however it was an important 3 points, with Barcelona winning simply among their opening 3 European components prior to their journey to Ukraine.
Ansu Fati got the winner for his side in the 2nd half, lashing house Oscar Minguez’s deflected cross inside package.
After the video game, Barjuan assessed his very first win as Barça boss and singled out Fati for specific appreciation.
“In the pre-game talk, as a Culé that I am, I told them that it was a very important game for the club. There are many players from the club, who have understood it. I have thrown it away for the feeling. I don’t know if it worked, but at least we won,” he stated.
“[The win] was very important. The players knew it, everyone knew it. You could tell in the previous hours that there was tension. The physiognomy of your face changes. From here, we will see how we face the next game. This helps you work better.”
He included: “Ansu has what differentiates him, which is a goal. He has that quality. It helps to free up Memphis. Today has been Ansu, tomorrow it can put Memphis and after another one. When you can divide, you manage to free players.”
Despite the triumph Barjuan is not anticipated to be around a lot longer with Xavi set to take control of at the club imminently.
Asked about his future, Barjuan was tight-lipped, stating: “Today we have won. Let’s enjoy ourselves a little bit. God will tell if I will finish the week in Vigo or at the Johan Cruyff. I try to contribute everything I know.”
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