Xavi: On a footballing level I'm happy with Dembele and there's no new development in his contract extension

Live bar January 6, 2019 In the Copa del Rey, Barca defeated third-tier team Linares Athletic 2-1 away from home, and after the game, Barca coach Xavi commented on the team's performance, in particular he talked about his views on Dembele.

- Three centre-backs

"We took advantage of Alves, he played at the back and we wanted to play a dominant game. At the end of the game (the formation changed to 4-3-3) we wanted to have more possession, in fact they were most threatening on the two flanks, so I made a change. ”

- Barca's performance

"In the first half, we didn't perform too badly, but we conceded a goal first and that's another matter. In the second half, we played more fluidly. The game started and the players didn't relax themselves, maybe that made me a little nervous. At halftime, I clearly told the players to believe in themselves and do their best to move forward. We are obviously the better team, it's a belief in victory. ”

— Dembele's character

"We need Dembele, who completed the task and scored a goal. On the level of football, I'm happy with him. There is no new development in his renewal of his contract. ”

(Kikoku)