Barcelona, ​​Luis Enrique launches Rome: “I hope to win the Scudetto” – The Republic

Barcelona – Tomorrow for the Joan Gamper Trophy have been drawn for the first time with his ex-team, Luis Enrique. Against the Roma with whom he has had a love hate. Yet the coach of Barcelona, ​​fresh from winning the treble, and with three other titles in the viewfinder, has only words of affection for his Italian experience: “In Rome I lived a unique experience, – said the coach of the Blaugrana, – And I have to thank you for the opportunity. It was a difficult year with the change of management and a new coach, but for me it was a good year, I have a great memory of that experience but I would have liked to get as high in the standings. ”

ROME FROM CHAMPIONSHIP – What the coach of Barca does not lose sight of the Italian league you can tell even when off balance forecasts for the coming season. “Garcia is now in Rome for three years – explains, – I think he has a good chance to fight to win the Scudetto. Juve moved well on the market, although he lost the likes of Tevez and Vidal, but also Milan and Lazio can join in the fight for first place. If the Series A will be fought will be more interesting. I will observe it and I hope that Roma can win this year, also for his fans, that in my years as manager there are always neighboring states “.

EUROPEAN SUPER – Less than a week after the game against Roma FC Barcelona will play against Sevilla in the European Super Cup, the first of those titles to point the historic “Sextete”. And maybe, even for shuffling the cards, Luis Enrique recognizes that the team that you will see tomorrow at the Camp Nou will not be the same one that will take the field in Tbilisi. “At the moment I am more concerned in ensuring my players minutes of play, – admits the coach of Gijon, – I worry about their physical condition in view of the many games that we face from here to the top of La Liga. But we all have a great desire to do well, as well as in the Gamper match Super Cup (after the European Barca will be engaged in the Spanish against Athletic Bilbao, editor’s note) “.

MARKET CLOSED – On the market Luis Enrique insists that there will be new arrivals, while for the departures, the thing does not depend on him. “The rose is closed, – confirms the former coach of Roma and Celta Vigo – will not reach anyone, and if someone were to leave will only be because he has decided.” Then descends into details about Pedro, given to departing, destination side Manchester United: “Pedro is a player of the highest level. I want it to remain as manager, if there is any news you have to ask him, not me.”
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