Conclusions: “I saw the game played with a decent tempo. We’ve had a long journey with publicity events so I’m happy overall. At this point of the season, the logical thing is that the full squad gets to play, but there areas that we can improve on. What areas? Intensity, concrete one offs. We are the team that everyone wants to beat and we can’t afford slip ups. Having said that I liked what the team offered tonight.
Pedro-Adriano: “I spoke with Pedro, but not with Adriano. I’m interested with everything that surrounds the team. I’m not going to reveal our conversation. Those who leave the club do so as their buy-out clause gets covered. In the end it’s the player’s decision surrounding his future”.
Douglas-Vermaelen: “It depends on how they develop playing together”.
Messi: “He’s the best in the world and has earned a rest”.