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In a current interview with MARCA, former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic supplied his ideas on a number of subjects, together with the present rendition of the Barcelona group underneath new coach Hansi Flick.
Rakitic additionally talked about Lamine Yamal and comparisons to Lionel Messi whereas he additionally touched upon the well-known 2014/15 marketing campaign.
Rakitic on present Barcelona group, Flick
Rakitic went on to supply his ideas on the present Barcelona group. He particularly regretted what occurred with Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, in regard to their registration woes.
“I hope what occurred with Dani Olmo and Pau Victor by no means occurs once more. Not for Barcelona or some other group as a result of, as knowledgeable colleague, it’s unhappy,” he mentioned.
“It’s good that this occurred with two academy gamers who had a dream of taking part in for Barcelona. If it wasn’t for that, it will have been harder,” the Croat added.
As for Flick’s Barcelona, Rakitic urged Flick to belief extra on a few of the extra skilled gamers within the group.
“Barcelona may gain advantage from slightly expertise and never simply on the pitch. We noticed Barcelona wonderful in the beginning of the season, however the season is a really lengthy race, like a marathon and essentially the most constant will come out on high on the finish,” he mentioned.
“In any case, Barcelona have unimaginable high quality and I’m assured that the best way they work can win the title. It’s a pleasure to see so many younger boys necessary on the pitch,” the midfielder added.
Rakitic’s feedback come within the midst of uncertainty brewing over the way forward for the skilled Frenkie de Jong, who has fallen out of favour underneath Flick and will go away the membership quickly.
Rakitic desires Barcelona to belief extra on older gamers (Photograph by Fran Santiago/Getty Pictures)
Rakitic on Yamal and Messi
Lastly, Rakitic supplied his tackle the recent matter in world soccer proper now: Can Lamine Yamal change Lionel Messi at Barcelona?
Rakitic began by mentioning Ansu Fati, sharing condolences over his unhealthy luck with accidents.
“Firstly, I’m an enormous fan of Ansu Fati and I’m very sorry that he has had so many accidents. I bear in mind when he skilled with us for the primary time when he was 16 and I advised him: ‘This boy ought to at all times come’. After I was at Sevilla and he went to Brighton we tried to signal him. I hope he recovers,” he started.
“To your query, I didn’t know Lamine straight, however he represents pleasure, not just for these of us who’re from Barça, however for all who love soccer.
“Barça have had a world star for a few years. It’s loopy. It’s good to listen to this stuff from individuals who see him day by day, how he behaves, how he trains,” he concluded.
Rakitic on the 2014/15 season
Rakitic performed for Barcelona for a lot of seasons, however it was the 2014/15 marketing campaign that was by far the most effective.
The midfielder was a part of a group that secured the treble underneath the management of Luis Enrique. It was the identical season the place the well-known attacking trifecta of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez got here to life.
Reminiscing on the 2014/15 marketing campaign, Rakitic mentioned, “At each stage, there are necessary groups and I believe we received the Champions League as a result of we had been so superior, then I believe we lacked somebody to ‘press us’ to get extra.
“I believe, in that sense, it was necessary that Xavi stayed that 12 months however he left and possibly that robust management character was lacking within the dressing room. These particulars are necessary, as a result of, for my part, that was the most effective group in historical past.”
Barcelona, although, endured a fast downfall after the profitable 2014/15 marketing campaign, because the membership struggled to take care of consistency.
“Soccer strikes in a short time and if you’re not 100% within the decisive moments… with the utmost respect, you’ll fail. Perhaps we lacked the ‘edge’ of going all the best way to the top,” Rakitic mentioned when requested about Barcelona’s subsequent downfall.
“That’s the place Madrid grew to become dominant and it’s no coincidence. On the degree, I believe we had been the most effective group for a few years, however we didn’t reap the benefits of that as we should always have and lots of people assume the identical on the planet of soccer.
“I’m not saying that others deserved it kind of. It has nothing to do with it. I’m simply speaking about Barcelona. I believe we might have achieved extra and it’s a pity we didn’t,” he added.
