Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta hails Barcelona as the best team at the moment.
Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta has hailed Hansi Flick’s Barcelona as the best team in La Liga at the moment ahead of Sevilla’s trip to the Blaugrana on Sunday.
‘They are the best team, the table says so, they are stronger when they have the ball but they have played their own style for many years,’ Pimienta said of Barcelona.
Speaking about how Sevilla must prepare for this game tactically, the Sevilla coach said: ‘We have to be focused when they have the ball and be strong in defense, not giving up on the fact that when we have the ball, what we want will happen. ‘
‘We want them to be uncomfortable and suffer when we have the ball. We have to enjoy defending together and give them a bad time when we have the ball because I think we have a reason for that.’
Pimenta has been involve in Barcelona’s youth system since 2001 before leaving the club in 2022 and moving to Las Palmas and then Sevilla, where he currently plays. He also played for Barca’s youth system as a player.
‘I’ve been there for 28 years, it’s my home. Last season was the first time I face the first team. I’m always in touch with some of the players. Sevilla will go into the game knowing what’s ahead.’
The 50-year-old has also stressed to his players that they need to be more disciplined when facing Barcelona, with Sevilla the team with the most red cards this season, with four.
‘I hope we can stand with 11 players, UFABET compete and support each other. If we just sit still and defend, it’s normal for them to create chances and end up scoring.’