> ”He might be in contention to start because we want to win. We need to freshen up the team, but obviously to avoid tiring out the players, all of them,” he told reporters at a press conference.
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> “I understand that the Barça manager is interested, I understand that everyone has their own preferences, but I have to consider everyone’s feelings. I have to field a team that can win.
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> ”I don’t know what I have to consider, just fielding the best team to win. I understand that everyone has their own preferences, but I’m inclusive of everyone. I’m empathetic towards others, and now I demand the same of myself.
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> “Raphinha’s situation is a shame, but there are players from Barça, Madrid, Athletic... There are seven from Barça, and that’s great news for them. I have to field the best.”