Luis Enrique says Barcelona "need to win" Saturday's La Liga clash with Granada

Luis Enrique says Barcelona "need to win" Saturday's La Liga clash with Granada

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique insisted his players will not slack off against Granada on Saturday after Tuesday night's Champions League win over Manchester City. 

On top of that, Barça are also set to play Villarreal in the Copa del Rey next week, but Lucho says his players are focused on the immediate future. 

Eveything suggests Xavi Hernandez and Rafinha Alcantara could return to the side, but Barça's boss wouldn't reveal his plans. 

Here are the highlights from Friday's press conference:

Unfavourable kick off time: "We have trained later this week with that in mind, training at the time of the game. Anyway, the time is the same for both teams and neither side will have an advantage." 

Loss to Granada last season: "You can't predict games. You expect one type of match and sometimes it's easier, sometimes it is more difficult. Granada need the points, are at home and are going to make things complicated for us. Like nearly all our rivals, they will try to get us on the counter attack and from dead balls."

La Liga: "We need to win, no other result is possible. But I don't think the team will feel more pressure because of that." 

Struggling to score against Malaga: "We are used to playing against rivals who keep things tight. There are many occasions when we can break that down, and others when we can't. But I think we are good in the final third. Against rivals [like PSG and Man City] who want to win and also attack, looking for goals, it is normal that you find more space." 

Sergio Busquets: "I think it is fantastic that he has signed a new deal because he is a unique professional who, above all else, is performing really well." 

Dani Alves: "The only decisions I have to make at the moment are about the line-ups. You've seen that I have confidence in Alves. He is a magnificent professional and a good player, but those decisions [renewing his contract] depend on the board." 

Contract situation affecting Alves? "What!? He's one of the most friendly and chatty guys on the team. He is a winner, optimistic and professional. Now that I know him better, I can say he is an example to those who want to be a professional." 

Josep Maria Bartomeu situation: "It doesn't affect the players. In the dressing room we are experts on focusing on sporting aspects and ignoring the rest." 

Xavi Hernandez's role: "Unfortunately, I don't have minutes for every player but he is key for us. He's done well when he's played and is helping in all aspects. Everyone is at a great level, but not everyone can play." 

Losing to Granada would be a disaster? "There is margin for error, just look at last season, it went to the last game, the last minute."

Luis Suarez: "He's been in good form all season, not just because he scored two goals in Manchester."

Campaign against Suarez, lies about a bite: "Unfortunately it is common for this type of campaign to happen and he knows he will be continuously monitored -- even though he's admitted his mistakes. We've seen coaches, presidents, players all come under the same spotlight before."

Marc Barta: "He brings the same characteristics as the other central defenders we have. It's a position very specific to our system, they need to be good bringing the ball out, quick, know how to defend, be aggressive... But there is a fierce competition [for places]."