Barça coach Quique Setien says he's still "counting" on Arthur
Arthur's close to a move to Juventus but will continue with Barça for now
Quique Setien, the FC Barcelona manager, spoke about Arthur Melo's situation on Friday in a press conference ahead of Saturday's league game against Celta Vigo at Balaidos.
With the Brazilian's move to Juventus set to be confirmed soon, the coach said that he is still counting on him for the upcoming games.
"I'm still counting on Arthur," he said. "He's an important player, like the rest, and we will need him. He will train with us and will travel (to Vigo). We hope all the noise does not affect him and make sure if he has to play he gives his best."
The Barcelona coach, however, admitted that the situation is "not normal. The reality is any player in this situation must understand the season is not over and they must leave the best memories possible until [they leave].
"There are still important games to be played and [Arthur], like the rest of his teammates, I am sure will want to end the season well and win trophies.
"The circumstances we've been through [season disrupted due to COVID-19] have brought us here and we have to accept it, but I believe the professionalism and honesty will remain until the final day of the season."
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