On the first day of the pre-season, new Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola gave yesterday a press conference answering questions on the current situation of the team and the club. Some quotes:On the first day: "We looked each other in the eyes and we said hello. I've welcomed them and started talking with some of the guys I didn't got to know yet. We've talked about what we all wanted and how the group should be organized. It was just a first contact and I felt good about it."
On the centre forward: "I'm not worried that we didn't yet bought a striker. I know it's not always easy and that a transfer can take some time, but it's not a problem if we don't get one. I'm satisfied with the squad. With the team I have now we can get far and compete with anyone."
On Ronaldinho and Eto'o: "We don't count on them while preparing the season, but if they stay in the end they will be welcome and we will do everything that is needed to make them play at their top level. I think that Ronaldinho will leave the club in a positive way and that everyone will keep a good memory of him."
On Jorquera, Milito and Touré: "They are coming back from long and serious injuries but things are looking rather good. We shouldn't hurry and give them all the time to recover so they don't drop back. We'll see if one of them could be ready for the preliminary round of the Champions League."
On Henry: "Henry can play both in the centre as on the wing but I plan to use him as centre forward. I expect a lot of him. I've talked to him, I know his first year wasn't easy but even then he scored a lot of goals. I really believe in him and I want to give both him and Bojan an important role."
On his coaching experience: "I know that I'm only 37 and that I don't have much experience. Maybe some wanted a weaker coach but bad luck to them because that's not the way I am and I'm convinced that I will make them all work hard."
On his way of playing: "I know how I want to play and train. We have to dominate the games, play attractive football, attack well, defend well, think about the group. Normally that takes some time, but we know we don't have that. I hope to start seeing some of the things in the first friendly game so we can be as good as possible in August for the Champions League qualification."
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