Jagoba Arrasate has urged his players to play with focus as they travel to Barcelona in La Liga on Tuesday.
Mallorca coach Jagoba Arrasate does not believe Barcelona will overlook their clash with the Catalans in La Liga on Tuesday, despite the Blaugrana having a crucial Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on Saturday.
Arrasate has spoken about สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น the challenge Barcelona face in their pursuit of a treble this season and how the time for the Islanders to face the Blaugrana is not the best, even though Hansi Flick’s side have a crucial game against Real Madrid on Saturday.
‘I don’t know what they are thinking, but of course it’s about winning on Tuesday and staying at the top of La Liga,’ Arrasate said.
‘Sometimes people say it’s a good time. I don’t think it’s like that, but we have to be perfect in defence and be as effective as Donostia. ‘
The Islander boss also praised Barcelona’s attacking play and how they are able to quickly deal with their opponents, saying: ‘They have a great ability to create scoring chances, they are always a threat to their opponents, they are even more dangerous when they press after losing the ball, you have to pass them safely so they have to drop back. ‘
Arrasate also warned his team that they cannot relax at any moment, as Barcelona can punish them at any moment. ‘You cannot let yourself go, they have an aggressive attack for five or 10 minutes and have efficient players. The incident the other day is a clear example.’
‘With two substitutions, they can equalise in three minutes. You have to defend very well, but usually it takes the whole 90 minutes. What happened is not good.’
‘I want us to play solid defensively and make Barcelona struggle. It’s the mindset you have and you do it, but when the referee blows the whistle, the game becomes much more difficult.’