The intention of the press conference was to talk about the match between FC Barcelona and Celta de Vigo, but it was not possible. Quique Setién had questions about the case of Arthur Melo, who, according to reports from the Italian and Spanish press, is about to become a new Juventus footballer.
The Blaugrana coach continues to count on the Brazilian: “In principle, I still count on him. He is a player just like everyone, that we are going to need, that are important (…) He is going to travel and with the possibility of playing tomorrow. That’s all there is. What is clear is that you have to try that all this noise does not affect you and that, in case you have to go out, to play, that you try to give the best of yourself ”.
Talking about transfers before the end of the course is somewhat unusual: “This that is happening is absolutely abnormal. The reality is that I suppose that any player who finds himself in a situation like this has to be clear that the season is not over, that there are still very important games to play and that he, like the rest of his teammates, for sure who want to finish well, win a title and leave a good memory until the last day I’m here. I understand that the circumstances we have lived have led us to this path and we only have to accept it. The professionalism and honesty of all the players will last until the last day ”.
Why did Arthur go from being one of the big bets of the Catalans, to being close to leaving? “(I speak in general, not only of the case of Arthur) He is not the first nor the last player who surely signs for a club with great illusions and great expectations and, in the end, they do not bear fruit, for whatever reason. And I don’t know if in the end this will happen with Arthur or not, but it happens to many teams and many players. There will be fans who think it is a good opportunity for the player or for the club. And others who will think that it is better to put up with him, perhaps, for his youth. I do not know. We may never know this, whether the operation is done well or not. ”
The football details that Arthur has struggled have to do with not yet identifying when to hold / control and when to play fast: “I cannot speak of the time that has not been with me. Since he has been with me, the reality is that he has put a lot of interest in doing those things that we have asked him to do. It is true that there have been things that we have had to emphasize and that he has tried by all means to do. On some occasions it has. Maybe he lacked a little continuity, but of course, sometimes, it is not easy to change things for a footballer that other coaches have said were very good. That of managing the game in a sometimes complicated situation, where he is a footballer who is capable of holding the ball, of maneuvering, of taking it aside. They have told him that it is very good. And suddenly someone comes and tells him that he has to play two touches, as practically all our training sessions are, since he has a hard time adapting to that situation. And he has put a lot of interest and a lot of will, and in many cases he has managed to do it effectively. But it is possible that it may have lacked a bit of continuity, but it is on the right track. I think it is one more contribution to his benefits, which can help him for the future, because he is going to become a better footballer. Know when to play a tap or two or hold the ball. These decisions are sometimes not easy when you are inside. ”
No one has told her that it is official that Arthur will be leaving. If something were to happen, the entity will not leave until the last commitment of the campaign: “The club has not told me to leave, although it has already done so. He will come with us and he will be there until the last game, for sure. If this happens, he will try to convince you that you have to isolate yourself and that you still have important things to say; and leave a good memory, if in the end this occurs. I think that is the most important thing not as a footballer, but as a person, to be honest in the place where you are, in the club that is paying you until the last day. I’m sure Arthur is going to abide by it. “
Will Pjanic arrive at the Camp Nou? ”I am not going to comment on the hypotheses. I am very focused on what is happening now. It is true that I am in permanent communication with the technical secretariat and the sports director, but these are issues that given the circumstances … I do not ask too many explanations every day either. I have to be focusing. I can’t be wearing myself out on things you don’t know if they are going to happen or not. ”
Undefeated Data. Arthur Melo has only played 71 official matches with FC Barcelona.
Did you know…? Arthur Melo was part of the Brazilian National Team that won the Copa América in 2019. It has 20 international participations.
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