10 Luis Enrique phrases ahead of Barcelona's trip to Levante on Sunday

10 Luis Enrique phrases ahead of Barcelona's trip to Levante on Sunday

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique looked ahead to Sunday's clash with Levante during a press conference on Saturday morning. Here are 10 things he spoke about:

1. Sunday's rival: "It will never be easy to combat a rival who is ultra-defensive. Any game away from home is difficult and we know Levante's defensive potential and their ability in transitions."

2. Squad for the trip: "I will always name my squad just before we leave. I prefer it like that and believe it is beneficial for the group. Those not called up, will train, those summoned, will travel."

3. Free time and social networks: "It doesn't annoy me that my players have fun in their free time. It is their private life. I like that they are fun, happy and spontaneous. They are professionals."

4. Roatations: "Over the course of a long season I am going to need all of my players. The objective now, though, is Levante. After that, we will see where we are."

5. Lionel Messi: "Taking Messi away from us would affect us like any other team. If he could play every minute, he would, but I understand that is very difficult. I will mage it in the best possible way for the team.

6. Munir El Haddadi: "I don't think he's forced any change in the order. He's fresh and ambitious. Both him and Sandro have brought goals to the team and have helped us, but I they've not overtaken anybody."

7. Xavi's words: "Coming from Xavi it is very nice, but as a friend... I hope that this idea (that the team reminds Xavi of the Guardiola era) becomes true. The only way we deserve praise is if we win titles. We are accustomed to this type of glory and I hope we come close again, but we must be cautious and take things one step at a time."

8. Praise: "My wife criticises me on everything. Before all the praise can get to me, she puts me in my place and there is no problem. Praise can weaken you, is a motto I have. We are not very good when we win, nor are we very bad when we lose."

9. Thomas Vermaelen: "He's doing well. Physically he is recovering from his injury. It's difficult to insert him in a group that is competing, but he is a defender who can help us. I don't know exactly when he can return, but I am waiting for him to receive the all clear and increase our options."

10. Luis Suarez: "He's already adapted and is waiting for his opportunity. He trains as if he was playing tomorrow and that is our objective. Already, without even playing, I think that he is helping us and is a good signing.