Aspas: Of course I prefer facing Barcelona without Luis Suarez

Aspas: Of course I prefer facing Barcelona without Luis Suarez

The Celta Vigo forward will take on the new-look Barça side on Thursday

Iago Aspas will lead Celta Vigo against Barcelona on Thursday at Balaidos (21.30 CET). Ahead of the game, he spoke about the changes at Barça, Luis Suarez and Ansu Fati. 

"Ansu's given several exhibitions like the one on Sunday against Villarreal," Aspas said. "I hope he maintains it for the good of Spanish football and the national team. 

"He's started this season on fire, but what surprises me most is his self-confidence, playing for such a big team without fear. If he takes on a player twice and loses the ball twice, he will still try it a third time." 

On Suarez's departure to Atletico Madrid, Aspas feels it's good news for Celta: "He was a great player and he helped me a lot when I joined Liverpool. Of course I would prefer to face Barça without Suarez, me and every other team in La Liga." 

In addition, Aspas said he watches a lot of football at home: "There are Saturdays when from midday until midnight I am sat watching games." 

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