16/10/2020
Ronald Koeman's press conference ahead of tomorrow's game with Getafe.
Koeman: "Tomorrow we'll face a difficult game. We will have to be very well and look for spaces. Getafe's trajectory in recent years is very positive."
Koeman: "Griezmann? I have spoken to him yesterday in the afternoon. We talked about his position and his performance. I have told him that I seek the best for the team."
Koeman: "In the end, I decide where Griezmann plays. If he offers his best performance, there won't be a problem."
Koeman: "Messi to rest? I want my line-up to be the best possible in each game. Messi has returned with great enthusiasm and joy. After training we will decide the line-up for tomorrow."
Koeman: "Messi has been playing a very tight schedule for many years. Besides, he's a player who, if he doesn't play, is even more tired. He's a winner, he always wants to be in the games."
Koeman: "Dembélé? He has a lot of quality and he's physically improving each day. I'm very happy with what I've seen of him in training."
Koeman: "Riqui? I watched his games with the Spain U21 side and obviously I also looked at Pedri. He will have options to play."
Koeman: "De Jong knows when he's been good and when he's been below his level. I hope he will pick up his best version soon."
Koeman: "Spectators at the Camp Nou? I hope there are people at the Camp Nou cheering for us soon, I think it's the best thing that can happen to us. It's difficult to play without the fans."
Koeman: "Pjanić? We'll evaluate him in training today and he could be involved in tomorrow's game."
Koeman: "Being a coach here is a pleasure, I am happy that the players responded well to what I said."
Koeman: "I don't think Ter Stegen will be ready for El Clásico."