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Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently participated in the Johan Cruyff Foundation’s open day, where he provided some significant updates.
One of the key announcements was that the club’s Ordinary General Assembly will take place on October 19, and it will be conducted through telematic means.
This decision was made to increase participation, and Laporta expressed his belief that this approach would be more effective given the current condition of the club’s facilities.
“We think that the Ordinary General Assembly, being telematic, will be more participatory and we believe that it will be better considering the state of the club’s facilities,” he said as quoted by SPORT.
Thoughts on Real Madrid’s defeat
Joan Laporta did not comment much on Real Madrid’s defeat. (Photo by MANAURE QUINTERO/AFP via Getty Images)
During his interaction with the media, Laporta touched upon several important topics. He acknowledged Real Madrid’s recent defeat but emphasised that Barcelona’s focus remains firmly on their own performance.
He recalled their recent Champions League match against Young Boys, where Barça secured an impressive 5-0 victory, but he stressed that the upcoming game against Alavés is crucial.
“We focused on ourselves, I remember the Young Boys game in which we scored five goals and now we have to think about Alaves, which is very important. The break is coming and it is always good to get a victory,” he added.
Hansi Flick’s work
Laporta also spoke about Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and the ongoing challenges the team faces with injuries. He commended Flick for not making excuses and for handling the situation effectively despite several key players being sidelined.
Players like Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, and Gavi are recovering, and Laporta is optimistic about their return.
“Flick is not looking for excuses. The injuries are a problem but he is coping…
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-10-03 11:29:42
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