President Rafael Yuste met with the media before the directors’ lunch between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United, transmitting a message of cautious optimism about the team’s current situation. He assured that the team faces the match with “the necessary caution” that a tie of this level deserves, but also with confidence based on the work done in recent days.
Yuste especially highlighted the work of coach Hansi Flick, who he assures is “enjoying every day” and transmitting it to the locker room. According to the president, this work attitude is assumed by the players, the coaching staff and the club as a whole. “Although cautious, I am optimistic because we are well prepared for the tie,” he stated.
Rafael Yuste also announced that the club is about to receive the necessary license for the next matches. “This morning we found out that we were about to obtain the license. It is great news, because on Sunday we will have 60,000 members supporting the team,” he explained. According to Yuste, the situation will also help get more fans involved and help create a positive environment for the team.
In addition to the sporting aspect, Yuste also referred to the institutional aspect regarding the elections for the club’s presidency. He emphasized that the priority is to maintain tranquility within the institution so that the team can compete with all the guarantees. In this sense, he called on the members and fans of FC Barcelona to participate in the election. “It is a very important date for every FC Barcelona fan who loves this club,” he indicated.
Finally, the Blaugrana president made reference to the good atmosphere that exists in the locker room. He explained that the team is mentally and physically prepared and wanted to highlight the unity of the locker room, stating that “there is a great atmosphere, from the coach to the team member.” He concluded that this atmosphere is just one of the factors why the Club must be optimistic for the next match.