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Xavi: "Alavés resemble Athletic's style. We will find a similar match and we will try to improve. We need an urgent victory."

"Ansu is very affected. It’s a very difficult situation. Now we’ve had a meeting with the family. The injury has disrupted our plans for the time he had to play, We’ll try to make a very specific plan for him so that he doesn’t get injured again. He has to make a very strong recovery.”

“Dembele is training well, looks relaxed, and is still part of the team. He understands his situation, there are no further talks on that.”

"We are working to make a signing."

"I'm convinced that we're at the beginning of something important. You have to have faith."

“Yes, I’m still optimistic. If I was not, I’d be at home now.”

"Frenkie De Jong is a very important player for us"

"In Bilbao, ter Stegen was phenomenal with the ball."

“Busquets, Alba, and Pique? I understand it, when the results don’t come, these players are criticised and they know that. They have to be brave, and take responsibility for leading the team. I have no doubts how committed they are.”

Xavi doesn't trust Dest and Balde to give Alves and Alba some rest. [Mundo Deportivo]

Pedri trained with the squad in last night's activation session, without any discomfort. He is fine. [AS]

Dembélé has been left out of Barça squad for tonight's game against Alavés.