Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde appeared at a press conference on the eve of the match against Athletic Club, which will play Saturday at Camp Nou. He continues to consider Leganés’ recent defeat as an “accident” and believes he is “pointless” to compare him with eliminating Rome at Champions last season:

“It will be important to play our game. Athletic is a team that pushes ahead for 90 minutes. We know what awaits us, so we have to give our best. Changing the system? We will appreciate if we need to make any such adjustment. I do not think it’s important to change the module. We are a team that plays with important players. I do not think the system really matters.

Have there been any reflections on losing to Leganes? Of course we have made a detailed analysis of this match. To be well protected, we need to attack well. And vice versa. Was it an accident that loss? Taking two goals in a minute in football is just an accident. But we need to improve, it is clear. This is the same thing that we tell players in case of victory. I want to make the best team to win. We all make mistakes, I and the players. When Barcelona loses, there are always small “earthquakes” …

This was a key week for the rivals of the rivals. Now we are not allowed to take any fake steps because we lost five points. LENGLET? It looks good. He is a great professional, a player always prepared. I also consider Thomas. They can play both together. Support the club? Yes, I feel completely supported by the club.

A break for Pique? Yes, it may be an opportunity. If Pique does not play, you can see Lenglet and Vermaelen together. Comparisons with Rome? Everyone is free to think whatever he wants. Comparing the defeat to Leganés and that with Rome is meaningless. ”