Ernesto Valverde

Athlete

Spain

1964 - Present

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Positional play is good for training, but in games, to win matches, you need someone who can go past defenders and take chances.
Ernesto Valverde
When you sign a contract with a club like Barca, that's what you have to cope with. You have to show your face when you've lost games. I knew that when I came into the job.
Ernesto Valverde
What I'd most highlight about Leo Messi is his huge sense of responsibility for the team. It shows in every game in every competition.
Ernesto Valverde
Ronaldo leaving would seem to have ended the competition between Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo because people rarely mention one without mentioning the other. A lot of people are interested - me, too - to see how it will affect Real Madrid's football and what they might do in the transfer market.
Ernesto Valverde
Winning the UCL is really difficult. Only one team can win it, so it's very difficult.
Ernesto Valverde
Getafe is an uncomfortable rival for Barca and for anyone. They are experts in winning second balls.
Ernesto Valverde
Every player has to find their place, their form, and play well.
Ernesto Valverde
Dembele likes to take players on. He's a dribbler and a power player who likes to break into space; he has the ability to do this. He has a lot of virtues.
Ernesto Valverde
The feeling is that video assistant referees and technology are here to help us, especially for justice in the penalty area.
Ernesto Valverde
When the opposition sits back and defends well and together, it's difficult.
Ernesto Valverde