Koeman: If Barça want to win La Liga, we can't slip up anymore
The Dutch coach says his in-form team will keep on fighting for the title
Ronald Koeman remains realistic about Barcelona's title hopes despite his side's seven-game unbeaten run, which has seen them rise to third in the La Liga table.
However, Barça still remain seven points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, who have two games in hand as well.
"We cannot lose any more points, that's the message that we have to take on," Koeman said before Saturday's game against Granada.
"We are not in a situation that allows us to drop any more points, it's a lot of pressure for the team, we cannot lose."
The 3-2 win over Athletic Club on Wednesday invites optimism, although Koeman also pointed out there have been other good performances this season.
"It doesn't depend on the system," he said. "Above all, the best games have been when we have had good intensity, moved the ball well, had people in the midfield with a lot of quality, depth in attack and been focused from the off," he said.
Gala XI
Koeman also said he finnally has a good idea about what his best side is, five months after taking on the top job at Camp Nou.
"Yes, it's more clear for myself," he said. "I think it's normal if you come as a new coach, you have to see and know the qualities of the players, the character of the players.
"Of course you have a system but the system isn't the most important because (that is) the freedom of the players. If the right midfielders comes more up and you play with two, it doesn't mean it's a different system.
"It's true that little by little we know what's the best team, we know we have competition in the team (and) yes I also know where we can be better, where we need more competition."
