Sevilla manager hails Barcelona rising superstar as ‘one of the best in the world’ | OneFootball

Following a disappointing result against Newcastle United in midweek, Barcelona will eagerly look to return to winning ways as they take on Sevilla this weekend.

While the Catalans must win to retain their four-point lead at the top, Sevilla are fighting to remain out of the relegation scrap and move closer towards a more respectable mid-table spot.

Speaking ahead of the match, Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda shed light on how his team plans to prepare for the Barcelona clash.

What Almeyda said ahead of Barcelona clash

Physical preparation is going to be a key aspect of this clash, especially with Barcelona coming on the back of a gruelling schedule that might force Hansi Flick to ring in the changes.

Almeyda, though, praised Barça’s physical preparation and warned that Sevilla may still find it difficult.

“Barcelona, ​​even when tired, always play at an excellent level from any perspective. It will be different from the home game. We’ll try to do similar things, but we’re also aware that it’s been 23 and a half years since we last won there. That’s a long time.

“Some of the guys haven’t seen it. We’re going to play against the best team in La Liga and one of the best in Europe,” he said.

Speaking of finding it difficult, Sevilla, as mentioned rightly by Almeyda, haven’t won a game at Camp Nou in the last 23 and a half years.

Matias Almeyda gunning for a double vs Barcelona. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

When asked about potentially ending the rut this weekend, Almeyda said, “There’s always enthusiasm. We’ll try to be the ones who win after so long, but it’s very difficult.

“They’re an opponent that keeps improving as the matches go by. I think they’ve further refined all their strengths.”

Almeyda went on to talk about Lamine Yamal, who is by far Barcelona’s most in-form players right now, having found himself in a great scoring run lately.

“Today, he is one of the best in the world; he is young and improves every day. He is the best player in the world today for me. It’s a pleasure to watch him play, but he’s not the only one they have. In midfield, they have another one. And on the bench, too,” he said.

As far as the idea of Sevilla’s perfect night against Barcelona is concerned, the coach said everything needs to fall in place.

“We have to be perfect with what we have and see if it’s enough. Barcelona won every match there.

“If two weeks ago people were saying they drew a derby against the worst team in history, how did everything change so quickly to send the message that we’re going to win in Barcelona? The reality is that Sevilla is fighting to stay in the league,” he concluded.

Source: AS