Jordi Alba took advantage of not being called up by Spain to disconnect for a few days in Seville. While there, the left-back spoke about Luis Enrique's decision not call him up and his situation at Barcelona.
"My intention is to stay at Barcelona for my whole life, I hope I can retire at Barca," the defender said about his desire to renew his contract (it expires in 2020), something which should be dealt with in the coming months.
Alba didn't want to complain too much about Luis Enrique's snub: "These are decisions managers have to make and whether you like [the decision] or not, you have to accept it. I will try to give my best for my club and for the national team, if I am called up."
On his current form, he added: "I have improved a lot as I have got older. I am in a good moment in my life, but also on the pitch, where I have matured as a player. It's not easy to play for Barca..."
Finally, Alba explained that he has less injuries because of prevention work and a change to his diet: "In 2014, I started to get injuries and I visited the club's dietitian. He gave me some advice and it's worked out really well."
NeoFlow11
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The love that the Barca players have for the club is just amazing... And that is saerving Barca well. They have the kind of loyalty that even good words can't describe. One can only try to describe it but not describing it to the fullest. It's like... When the club is weak, The players are strong... When the players can't go on, The club helps by carrying them... The players say I will not abandon you, And the club tell them they'll never be alone... When tomorrow comes, Each players loves Barca more... than today... Throughout their life time, There will be many things the players will doubt... But, Barca promises them... It will never be one of the doubts... BARCA❤💖❤.... BARCA❤💖❤
Sterzil
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he's such a committed player always ready to work for the benefit of the Team... He has been impressive this season he's one of our most important and key players 👌 👌 at least it's nice to know we have some players who are committed to the team 💪 💪 Good Luck Alba Forca barca players like Alba should be rewarded 👍
Viynprst
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Jordi is the only Barca player with a very sharp Sprint. Jordi, just believe that it is a blessing in disguise for you not to be called by ur national team coach. Now u have ample of time to concentrate on ur club assignment. The whole world knows u are one of the best left back. To him u are not good but at Barca, u are the best. please retire from the national team and focus on ur club duties. The coach is biased and too sentimental