Argentine Barcelona coach Gerardo Tata Martino announced
today that he bears the responsibility for two losses last two in front of Ajax
Amsterdam and Athletic Bilbao.
Martino explained during a press conference, "I take
full responsibility, especially for the loss of the San Mames."
The coach expressed his concern about the weakness of
reaction of his team after receiving goals, and his lack of enthusiasm and the
desire to compensation, noting that "the team disappears after receiving a
goal, especially in the final minutes."
Tata stressed that the most difficult thing facing now is
"how to maintain the best level for as long as possible during the game,
and on the tactical side how to reduce the space between the lines."
He also stressed "the importance and seriousness of
the" King's Cup match on Friday in front of Cartagena team belonging to
the second division.
And on the complaint of bilateral rookie Christian Tello and
Martin Montoya lack of participation on an ongoing basis, the Argentine
commented, "Tello did not participate in the last four games because he
was returning from injury, and Montoya take part to compensate for the injury
to Alves."
In contrast, circulating reports denied on the renewed
injury commander and central defender Carles Puyol, noting that he "in
good physical condition," he stressed that the star Lionel Messi continues
recovering well in his native Argentina.
On the other hand, midfielder of the Spanish team, FC
Barcelona, "Xavi Hernandez" said the negative sentiment did not allow
the team to return to the Railway victories.
The commander said the second team of the Catalans in an
interview with "Radio Catalonia," it must be on the team to change
the mentality that plays out, noting that his team, especially in the first
half in front of all of Ajax and Bilbao is disastrous.
Xavi said: There are other things must be corrected, we have
a lot to lose balls, and we no longer enjoy playing.
Xavi considered and denied that the changes affect the
performance of the team, pointing out that Fabregas or Sergio Roberto can
provide high performance, but noted that "we are not used frequently have
to make to regain the ball, that's all there is to it."
And Xavi concluded his speech saying that the competitors
were able to apply the method of Barcelona playing, even some clubs such as
Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis and Celta Vigo.