Setein acknowledges Barcelona must improve their poor away form

Setein acknowledges Barcelona must improve their poor away form

Setién no encontró el camino de la victoria en Bilbao
Setién no encontró el camino de la victoria en Bilbao | EFE

Barça travel to Betis on the back of defeats at Athletic Club and Valencia

Quique Setien didn't hide when asked about Barcelona's poor away form. He admitted that it's obvious that his team are struggling on the road and said things need to change. 

He said he's incapable of knowing if it's a football problem or a mental one: "I am not a fortune teller but the reality is it's down to a little of everything.

"There football arguments (for the bad form) but the psychological side is also important. I don't know the percentage each factor influences things, but these runs exist in football and they can be difficult to change." 

But Setien is remaining optimistic: "The other day, in Bilbao, we improved, but we had no fortune. In the first half, in the fifth minute, we had a clear chance and we don't score. And then, in the end, they score. This happens. 

"Sometimes there is no logical explanation but it happens. Suddenly things can change later. We can't dwell on it too much, just focus on improving and what we have to do with the ball." 

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