Нападающий "Барселоны" Лионель Месси отметил: с приходом Жозе Моуринью на пост главного тренера "Реала" футболисты "Королевского клуба" стали более уверены в своих силах. По словам аргентинца, у них появился менталитет победителей.

- Мне кажется, "Реал" стал сильнее, чем был в прошлом сезоне. Но так происходит из года в год. "Королевский клуб" – наш главный соперник в Испании, - приводит официальный сайт ФИФА слова Месси. - В прошедшем чемпионате они преследовали нас до самого финиша. Все ведущие футболисты остались в команде, но думаю, главные изменения произошли в области психологии, ведь их возглавил Жозе Моуринью. Теперь у "Реала" появился менталитет победителей.

Как правило мне удаются матчи против "Реала". Предполагаю, что соперник будет очень мотивирован и захочет нас победить. Но если удастся продемонстрировать все, на что мы способны, то обязательно снова победим "Реал". Да, они усилились, но я по-прежнему уверен, что "Барселона" сильнее. А поединок будет, как обычно, важен как для нас, так и для болельщиков. sport-express.ru
2010-11-16 18:15:43

While Barcelona and PSV are already done with the negotiations for the arrival of Ibrahim Afellay to Catalonia, the midfielder himself has to agree with the Spanish club. Considering the comments from the PSV player, it seems there will be no problem. “Barcelona is fantastic, a great club and a great team. No player would say no to Barcelona,” said Afellay in El Mundo Deportivo.


In Sport it shows that the Dutch international, who is currently preparing with the Dutch national team for a friendly against Turkey, has never before been to the stadium of his new employer. “I’ve never visited the Camp Nou, not as a supporter and not as a player, and it is a dream for me to play soccer there,” said the 24-year-old player, looking forward.

“I cannot wait until I make my debut at Camp Nou,” continues Afellay. “I really enjoy Barça on TV. Everyone does, because they play very attractive football which is fun to watch. “ About his position in the team of coach Josep Guardiola, the midfielder is  not worried. “Wherever I play I do not care, in midfield, in attack or on the side. I play where the coach needs me. “

Former Barça player Mark van Bommel also added his comments regarding Afellay’s transfer: “He’s technically very good and can also dominate a tactical game. And he’s fast. His technical and physical qualities make him possible to play in any position of the team. He is two-footed so he can play left and right and also in midfield. “

According to Van Bommel, the playing style of Barcelona is suitable for Afellay. “The Dutch team plays a bit like Barcelona and Afellay know how a 4-3-3 system works,” said the Dutch captain. “With Lionel Messi, Xavi and the other Barcelona players Afellay will easily adapt to that team.”

Ronald Koeman also commented about Afellay: “He is a great midfielder and I think it’s the right time to leave PSV. Ibrahim is a true professional who is quiet and just play football really well. But of course it will be difficult for him in Barcelona, where everyone can play football really well. “

Old PSV trainer Bruins Slot shared his thoughts: “He can play on several positions and actually plays a bit like Iniesta,” said Bruins Slot. “He is fast, very technical and also a very nice person.”

Afellay, who plays for PSV since 2003/04, may play in Spain with his beloved number twenty shirt. The midfielder carries this number in PSV and also in the Dutch national team and the number is free in the Barcelona team.