Valverde, asked about the lack of connection between the Frenchman and Messi in the field, said that “we have to find the right time”
One of Barça's problems at the start of the season is that two important players Messi and Griezmann have not yet connected on the pitch.\
Ernesto Valverde, in the preview of the match against Celta, explained: "A lot is said about his situation, but I think it's a lot simpler than it seems," he said at Friday's news conference. "He is used to a different type of football.
"I played against Simeone teams lots - his players drop back quickly. As soon as they lose the ball, they run back.
"Players like Koke and Saul [Niguez], [Diego] Costa and [Alvaro] Morata. That's the way Atletico play, a side that likes to get back and fill space. At Barcelona, we play a short passing game.
"It's a case of looking for players and seeing space. Antoine is generous in that way - in fact we ask that of him, to lose his marker and create space.
"When you go forward you must come back but I think he needs to mature into the way we play. Likewise, our players need to get used to the things Antoine does.
"It's not been easy in his first year, but once players start to gel it rolls a lot more smoothly."
"Neymar also cost the first year, because it is difficult, but when you find the conjunction everything is shot."
fecaceluz
1229
Griezmann is not Neymar, he is a good player but Ney is in another level. Valverde, please leave Barcelona before you destroy it.
Arjun1101
548
Valverde -"Neymar also cost the first year" , But that time Luis Enrique was there ,MSN trio was formed well , Valverde thinks everything will happen on its own but doesn't know why managers are there in a team
finbeklmoz
517
valverde has nothing to offer barca ,is high time to depart with him,if barca boards really listen the fan complaints
wabzidane
341
Even aresenal is better defensively than Barcelona with valverde ...I don’t know what old men like Suarez busquet and pk are still doing in Barcelona
denkmsuyz
338
Valverde is an intelligent man. I have carefully been following his interviews. I believe we need to be patient with this guy and give him support. it is clear we must improve but not by sacking our coach. we have a man that understands football and what is expected of his team. let us not over criticize but do it constructively.
Barca_West
284
Leave Neymar out of this and leave the club as well we don’t need here please Valverde we know we have insulted you a lot but now we are begging you give us peace again 🙏🏼
lobcdikmn
282
Yes, Aubermeyon is a very good choice to replace Suarez as I earlier suggested.He is afraid to say the truth about Messi refusal to link up with Griezman. Besides, make use of the young players and sell out the old players except Messi if not 8-0 against barca in the champions league very soon.
jonasobi
229
Listening to Valverde during his press conference, you know he has no tactics in his games,,,,,, I cry for my Barcelona
yashnjr19
167
is he high on weed😂😂😂 neymar saga is already over and fyi neymar didnt score a lot but contributed a lot than griez and then neymar was not even that much famous and grizi is known as one of the best still cant score or contri
JmoneyZ
153
How I wish you can interpret all what you said here into our team play, Barca won't look this ordinary, we have become a team that every club in Europe want to meet to claim their record against us
Sawaeiorsu
108
I played against simeons ...his players drops back quickly when they loose the ball ...good instructions from a good manager and now Mr V what's yours? let me guess play short passes, move slowly and let your opponent pressure you then score a goal..........what a manager