Luis Enrique on Sergi Roberto and Andre Gomes' versatility

Luis Enrique on Sergi Roberto and Andre Gomes' versatility

Lucho said that Sergi Roberto would continue to play as right-back this season, although he can't rule out using him elsewhere

Luis Enrique spoke about two players in particular in his press conference ahead of Barcelona's trip to face Osasuna. Sergi Roberto and Andre Gomes. 

Of the former he said that he will keep playing at right-back despite 'recovering' Aleix Vidal and of the Portuguese that in the future he could be a pivot, but for now he is going to be used more often as an interior. 

On Sergi Roberto Lucho said: "Sergi gives us different possibilities, he's a wildcard of a player because of how easy it is for him to play in different positions. This year he's been more of a right-back and he will keep this role in principle, but I can't rule out playing him in another position. But in principle, his position this season, and as we have designed the squad, is as a full-back." 

On Gomes, when asked if he could one day play in the Sergio Busquets role full-time, Lucho added: "Yes, in fact, when we put him there we understand he has the qualities to do it, later we will have to see with a number of games under his belt if it's his position. I think, however, that his best position is interior and that's where he can give the team the most, not just for how he works on the ball but for how he arrives [in the box] and the shot he has. He helped us as a pivot. I think in the end it's something that helps the players, to be able to feature in various positions, and of course the team, as I have more resources and more options."

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