Ernesto Valverde has been talking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday’s visit from Villarreal in La Liga.
The Barcelona boss was asked about his team’s poor form, spoke about his decision to cut Ivan Rakitic from the squad to face Villarreal and also discussed Ousmane Dembele.
Here’s a round-up of what the Barcelona boss had to say.
Valverde on Ivan Rakitic
Every week I am asked about those not called up. If Rakitic is not in the squad, it’s means someone else is. He hasn’t got an issue, it’s a question of players.