Van Bommel: I don't believe Barcelona are in crisis

Talked about PSV's match against them

Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2018 by Marca.com

PSV Eindhoven coach Mark van Bommel has dismissed claims that Barcelona are going through a crisis.

The former Blaugrana player has stressed that, despite the domestic results, the Catalans have already qualified to the Champions League last 16.

"Barcelona's results aren't what one normally expects, but I don't think they are in crisis," he said in the press conference prior the game between the two teams.

"We always play to win, but a great rival always puts pressure on you, even if you don't want to be pressured.

"Obviously, that makes things more difficult for you, but they have already qualified and that is important.

"Maybe they will be relaxed, but they will go out to win."

The Dutchman went on to discuss his own team's best performances so far in the competition.

"We could have earned more points, especially against Inter, as there was a key moment at which the goalkeeper should have seen a red card," he continued.

"These are decisive details and the first half against Inter and also against Barcelona were the best we have played."We want to get to the Europa League and in Europe we have to defend more than we do in the Netherlands."

PSV have just one point from their first four matches in Group B.