Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernández spoke about various subjects related to the club on Cadena SER. As it relates to their players and the current condition of the squad. The Catalan giants have been hit with a injury spell this season with players such as Andrés Iniesta, Rafael Alcântara (Rafinha) and the most influential one Lionel Messi who might make it back for the first El Clásico on the 22 of November.
On Neymar's new contract: "Contract talks haven't broken down. We'll reach an agreement with him sooner or later, this season if possible. He has what it takes to win the Ballon d'Or. He's the second best player in the world after Messi".
On the teams philosophy: "My football philosophy is Barça's: keeping the ball. It's the style that everyone has fallen in love with. It all began with Cruyff and everything has evolved since then".
Replacing Xavi Hernandez: "We have very good players in that position. It's true that him leaving was a big loss at all levels of the club. Rafinha, who is very versatile, came in, but unfortunately he won't play again this season because of injury".
On Messi's injury: "His recovery is going well and we won't force him to come back before he's ready".
FIFA: "I don't think they have it in for Barcelona".
Signings: "Luis Enrique wants to improve the squad, but the January transfer window can be tricky. We have time".
Philippe Coutinho: "He's a great player with fantastic attributes, but we're also keeping an eye on other players".
Nolito: "He's a great player who's in the national team. I don't want to say too much as it may create problems for a player who is under contract with another club".
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