Valverde on Eibar win, Umtiti return, Griezmann form and Clasico change

Valverde on Eibar win, Umtiti return, Griezmann form and Clasico change

Valverde,durante el encuentro disputado en Ipurua
Valverde,durante el encuentro disputado en Ipurua | EFE

The Barcelona coach's thoughts after Saturday's 3-0 win at Ipurua

Ernesto Valverde was very satisfied with Barcelona's performance as they beat Eibar 3-0 on Saturday, with goals from Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. 

Here's what the Barça coach had to say after the game when speaking with Movistar. 

Three points: Coming to this ground, like Caparros said when he compared Camp Nou to a visit to the dentist, is a real test. You have to be on form to get anything, to win. We know what they're like. They press you a lot and if you're not ready, you suffer. We have suffered in other years, too, and today we did, but in the end, we imposed ourselves on the game,

Umtiti back: It was a decision I had to think a lot about because Todibo did well in the last game. But keeping in mind the opposition, the stadium and how they play, we needed experience and security to defend the crosses from out wide. It's true Samu's not played for a while, but this was a special game. 

De Jong: He's having a great start to the season and he gives us a lot. He doesn't stop, he can get forward and that's been recognised by the fans. 

Griezmann: It's a question of time. The great players always find each other. I think (Griezmann, Suarez and Messi) participated well, worked hard and the goals were their reward. They all got one, the linked well and it's a question of time that the new player, when the sign, find their place. 

Clasico: I hope and I am confident that we will play the game before the season ends... I don't know, I imagine that it's in fashion too not agree with political issues, but I at least hope we can agree when to play this one.

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