Ernesto Valverde again played down rumours linking Barcelona with resigning Neymar this summer ahead of their final pre-season friendly against Napoli.
The Brazilian is thought to be the centre of a battle between the Catalans and Real Madrid, but the coach was giving nothing away when quizzed about the Paris Saint-Germain ace.
"That's just an assumption," Valverde responded when asked if Neymar's arrival would distort the balance at the club.
"We'll see what happens, but you already know the usual answer which is that he's a player of another team and so on.
"I know what I have, what I'm working with and who I'm counting on.
"What happens, we'll see. We don't know what'll happen and I'm not thinking about it. I'll think about it tomorrow."
Barcelona have already added some names this summer, and the boss is happy with what he has to work with.
"I'm always happy with the players I have," Valverde explained.
"They're very good. Even last year we almost had a perfect season.
"Now we've made four important additions and we have to try to improve."
Ivan Rakitic is one player who has been linked with an exit before the window closes though, despite Valverde's insistence that he is a player being counted on.
"He's very important for us," Valverde said.
"His work is there. Right now I don't know if he'll stay, but I'm counting on him, as I am with everyone we have.
"In principle, nothing makes me think I won't have him."
zonepruz
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ok Neymar barca back come
20siphodub23
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yes when neymer comes, he is going to interrupt over the current team. but don't you see that we have a shortage of wingers. let's say coutinho, neymer and dembele, neymer and dembele are ever wingers, coutinho must be pushed in has an attacking midf. then the full strikers, messi, Suarez,neymer & dembele. then rakitic and coutinho must be both att midf like this.just try it you will see.
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The reason I want neymer to come back is he has that force on the ball. I know why you do not want neymer to come he left unexpectedly. you say he is young, hah he mad young decision together with a young mind u know that age..... you say he has unexpected injury. I think he needs to come back to Barcelona, hah it will be bad to the young but we need the uefa this season.
hoybcdkory
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Barcelona needs Neymarto fortify the squads this time around, Neymar has leant his lesson. Lions messi can play very well wherever he is surrounded with good player. Likewise Rolnado, this is the reason why CR7 is calling for good player to join Juventus. Barca needs yong and dynamic players in oder to return to its former status . Up Barcelona.
Hetelmoprt
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Neymar will be back
AdetolaYusuf
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jizbklrsty
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Stupid coach, you can't even encourage Neymar to come
He is very sly, self centered and clever as arctic fox. To add further...... very diplomatically tuned to exist anywhere. Surely such people dont bring good result home but manage to have bread butter and survive by massaging the head of the family. So, we guys have no chance compared to his art of survival tactics. Maybe we need to learn...which might help in times crisis.
Daoaeknpu
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yes when neymer comes, he is going to interrupt over the current team. but don't you see that we have a shortage of wingers. let's say coutinho, neymer and dembele, neymer and dembele are ever wingers, coutinho must be pushed in has an attacking midf. then the full strikers, messi, Suarez,neymer & dembele. then rakitic and coutinho must be both att midf like this.just try it you will see.
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trust me . i know you are feeling abit afraid with griezmann but he is a awome signing and he will prove everyone wrong. griezmann is going to be a assisting MACHINE which will gice coutinho more space to create chances and score alot more goals now .go to youtube watch my video on this subject . youtube channel is called jordan witson . title is callled why i think neymar to barcelona is a bad move
20siphodub23
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yes when neymer comes, he is going to interrupt over the current team. but don't you see that we have a shortage of wingers. let's say coutinho, neymer and dembele, neymer and dembele are ever wingers, coutinho must be pushed in has an attacking midf. then the full strikers, messi, Suarez,neymer & dembele. then rakitic and coutinho must be both att midf like this.just try it you will see.
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we will see about griezmann. even messi does not...... he has not yet played with messi
Yoyaeio
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we need Neymar back
tiedklmnst
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WE DO NOOOOT NEEED HIMMMMMN . you want to lose dembele and coutinho for a flop injury prone old aged winger ? are you stupid ? think abit the way he left us we should never bring him back . hes not worthy of all the players we have to exchange and all the money we have to spend on him . let madrid have him who cares we have a great team in our hands
Hmm ok
Daoaeknpu
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yes when neymer comes, he is going to interrupt over the current team. but don't you see that we have a shortage of wingers. let's say coutinho, neymer and dembele, neymer and dembele are ever wingers, coutinho must be pushed in has an attacking midf. then the full strikers, messi, Suarez,neymer & dembele. then rakitic and coutinho must be both att midf like this.just try it you will see.
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dude we got griezmann for a reason ? hes a great left winger/false 9 we don't even need neymar hes worth to much and hes always injured now its not the same neymar you are thinking off.
Daoaeknpu
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Stupid coach, you can't even encourage Neymar to come
WE DO NOOOOT NEEED HIMMMMMN . you want to lose dembele and coutinho for a flop injury prone old aged winger ? are you stupid ? think abit the way he left us we should never bring him back . hes not worthy of all the players we have to exchange and all the money we have to spend on him . let madrid have him who cares we have a great team in our hands
KinGDøm1
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The worst coach I have ever seen Ernesto Valverde lol 😂😂😂😂
Lol 😂
tiedklmnst
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Stupid coach, you can't even encourage Neymar to come
cashmore
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best lineup we can have
Zainsheraz24422
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For whom u counting on, we kno is Messi. He has been your saviour since day one. Too much Over reliance on Messi is what isn't helping u. U better believe in others and give opportunities to others. Weak minded!
Yeah Messi is also tired of carrying the team for so many years
Jattfanmessida
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Barcelona should focus on their defensive otherwise , than keeping on fighting for Neymar while they have Dembele, Griziman,Messi. Can't they see that the defensive is totally disaster. Umutiti he is no longer that good since he came those injuries, Clement also he is lacking something, Pique he is old enough although, they need young talented CB. at least Semedo has something to give he is strong plus speed. they could have learn something from that 4 - 0 Liverpool defeat. also not to forget that Valverde is not qualified to coach Barca
What you think scoring against Naples B team that our attack is good
Veocdlprsz
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indeed neymar please come back to Barcelona.
20siphodub23
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yes when neymer comes, he is going to interrupt over the current team. but don't you see that we have a shortage of wingers. let's say coutinho, neymer and dembele, neymer and dembele are ever wingers, coutinho must be pushed in has an attacking midf. then the full strikers, messi, Suarez,neymer & dembele. then rakitic and coutinho must be both att midf like this.just try it you will see.
Cudabeikyz
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welcome Neymar back barca camp nou
Agbavobor
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Am really Ashamed of Barcelona Management, Because they are the problem Barcelona have. I will never forgive them for this Insult on all the Barcelona fans. You will see a better player that is willing and dying to come join Barcelona, is then they will be giving us Excuses and Excuses, but they will take our money and waste it on players that will only play one season and sell him. stupid Management.
hizaiko
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As long as you have this...
omalioandres
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who understands what valverde ment by he knows what he has who he is walk with and who he is counting on ? maybe its the 🐐
redabry
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we really want Neymar back plz, FCB FOR EVER
hanbeltz
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Of course we shld waste money on defenders cz already barca have good attackers, so look on tht
Vusbeklsz
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pls we want Neymar 😊😊
rosbcilo
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please Barcelona need Neymar back.....
WernerEliaser
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Please we want Neymar
vezabclo
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Barca should not waste money on attackers .....they have finest attackers..... should invest on defenders and sell umtiti
watbelmpyz
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fueampt
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hey please coach we want neymar back home please think about this before its to late
Jattfanmessida
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Roma/Liverpool 2.0. Valverde from domestic double to single trophy this season might even be zero. Messi has saved this guy too long.
Not might it's must be zero
neabcdlnpy
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valverde you are not helping the team,you only want to see the downfall of the team you and some useless officials in the management but its your time due what ever you like
Diabiklp
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all this when u could bring home neymar
Abba_Wali
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I'll comment later,I'm still in hospital looking after my small brother after he swallowed 16gb Memory card,and he's singing all the songs. we're praying it won't reach into video folder
Limabmptz
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Neymar please we are still waiting for you to came home in Barcelona
muhakpstyz
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Fucking go to Madrid if you wanted to leave PSG if Barca prioritise you and wanted you to return they they should already sign you instead of Griezmann
F2009
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barka dog with city badge 😂🤣
And proud
ShouvikBunnyMondal
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I hate saying this but honestly I hope that Barca do really bad so Valverde can get sacked because barca deserve better
barka dog with city badge 😂🤣
ShouvikBunnyMondal
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neymar is so much needed in this team.... sell Rafinha and Vidal keep coutinho and Rakitic in barca squad we need them
I have a doubt ,do you have any knowledge about football....When you already have attacker like messi suarez Grizman Coutinho dembale ,you also need Neymar it's not a football minded thought...only barkan can thik this😂🤣
ShouvikBunnyMondal
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is best for fc barça and the world 2019/20
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barca fan with Milan badge🤣😂
Kazabmstuz
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Barcelona should focus on their defensive otherwise , than keeping on fighting for Neymar while they have Dembele, Griziman,Messi. Can't they see that the defensive is totally disaster. Umutiti he is no longer that good since he came those injuries, Clement also he is lacking something, Pique he is old enough although, they need young talented CB. at least Semedo has something to give he is strong plus speed. they could have learn something from that 4 - 0 Liverpool defeat. also not to forget that Valverde is not qualified to coach Barca
Ziwbcdnrs
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neymar is so much needed in this team.... sell Rafinha and Vidal keep coutinho and Rakitic in barca squad we need them
u speak my mind
Kazabmstuz
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this is the useless coach we have ever, Valverd has nothing at all to give Barca he must lv b4 it is too late.[Crylaugh
jonatzDjango
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Roma/Liverpool 2.0. Valverde from domestic double to single trophy this season might even be zero. Messi has saved this guy too long.
tohadikloz
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let him go to Madrid... valvered concentrate on what u have after Lo he is the one who wanted to come back home... he will regret it again
Fetabpr
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rafina. is not in sell him
AriyanSamad
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I just want to see him anymore every time i got angry after see his face
Bumbeikmz
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all
Bumbeikmz
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is best for fc barça and the world 2019/20