> ”At the moment we have five full-backs: two on the right, and of course João can play on either the left or right, and three on the left. Nobody expected Xavi Espart to play at this level before the season, so of course he has to give his best, and he is.
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> ”Of course, the situation isn’t ideal, that’s normal. He’s not playing, he’s not getting minutes. In the last two years he was a key player, that’s normal. But in the end, when the season starts, things change, young players come in, things happen and you have to manage them.
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> “We have to play at the highest level and everyone has to show it. Am I not happy with him? No. I’m happy with him and with all the players. It’s not an easy situation, but they’re doing well. Everyone is competing for the positions they play. We have two or three players who can play in each position, which is good for me, for the club, and for the team. But managing everything is the hardest part.”