Barcelona star Joao Cancelo admitted he struggled throughout their 3-2 win at home to Celta Vigo.
La Blaugrana failed to generate any consistent momentum at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and looked set for a first La Liga loss of the campaign as they headed into the final stages 2-0 down.
Cancelo was one of the main culprits for an off key performance, as he struggled to cope with Celta’s attack, or make a meaningful impact going forward.
However, as the tide of the game began to turn, so to did Cancelo’s own input, as he laid on an assist for Robert Lewandowski’s leveller, before scoring the winner himself.
Xavi admitted his team failed to get the basics right in the game but got over the line thanks to their grit in the latter stages.
“I was lost in the game. I made many technical errors that are not normal in my game. I had to improve and turn things around”, as per reports from Mundo Deportivo.
“I tried to give everything until the end and we were able to come back and to win is the most important thing.
“If I perform, the club will love me. If not, they will kick me out.”
Despite his personal frustration, a first club goal was a high point for Cancelo with sporting director Deco confirming the club want to retain him and fellow loanee Joao Felix next season.
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Vuyabkmnps
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If i perform the club will love me ..if I don't they will kick me out...wise words man
Fahadpuyol12
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a brilliant perfomance from cancelo .....what an assist from Gavi
Davidgontee1996
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This guy is the best replacement for Dani Alves.
KALLON51990
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Welcome home son, you are realizing your dreams of playing for the greatest club in the world. Even the look on your face can say it all.
Barcalover
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The whole world is ecited about this comeback except some fan base.
footballloveronly
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Lewandowski and Cancelo tonight be like..
Bode1
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You were brilliant today, the first half wasn't good buh den d second half u did ur best when those lovely guys came on not dat stupid Marco alonso nd ferran Torres...Forca barca 💙❤