“The image given today is what we want to give”

After a victory comes calm. Ronald Koeman breathed after his team’s victory on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League during your visit to a cold Kiev. The Blaugranas, after a subdued first half, managed to score four goals against a Dynamo who fought until the last minute and was officially eliminated from the competition.

Barça, in addition to the three points, arrived in the round of 16 of the Champions League and will be able to concentrate on the duel against Osasuna in LaLiga. For now, the Dutch manager has been extremely satisfied with the performance of his players, their attitude and consistency on the pitch throughout the match. Koeman said it “We have achieved our goal, qualify for eighth place. The image was very positive. The team put a lot of energy.”

“The image given today is what we want to give. All the players were hungry”

As for the inaccurate start of the meeting, the Dutchman claimed that his team lacked effectiveness in the first half, “but in the second we dominated and had a good game. The result is being happy. I liked the collective performance. They worked hard, they pushed. The image given today is what we want to give. All the players were hungry. The young people and everyone gave a good image and the result is good “.

On the aspects that the team has improved since the first leg, at Camp Nou, Koeman assured that he believes they have done today “tactical things better than the first crossing with them. In midfield we did well. We played with concentration and controlled the game until the last minute. “ a litmus test, considering the players he did not have available due to injuries or rest.“Rotations are to give rest and to give the opportunity to others. They deserve it.”

Griezmann speaks on the pitch

Antoine Griezmann has been at the center of the Barcelona controversy in recent weeks and has finally had to prove your worth in the field. With the absence of Leo Messi in the call, “The Little Prince” had the opportunity to lead the Blaugrana offensive, but Koeman has decided not to dismiss him from the beginning to give him rest, given that “he is one of the players who has played almost everything and therefore has not started. He has also been with his national team”. He only participated for half an hour due to a physical problem “, as noted.

The coach also celebrated that, after trying so hard, the French striker managed to score. “I’ve seen him work from the start. He is a cheerful player who always gives his best for the team and for the club. Too bad he is not lucky enough to score more goals. The only way to change this is to work harder. Is trying. Today he scored, “he condemned.