"I am sorry about the word, but it's totally bulls---. I never, never [would do that]. Also, in this club, with Deco and the club, I really appreciate how they believe in our work. We have confidence and they never would ask this. I can say it's bullshit and I have nothing to hide because if someone told this, they're lying."
"We have to find solutions. We have to find players who can start and manage the 90 minutes. In the attack we are missing a lot of players, but we have to figure it out. We have to manage. Also there are players maybe from La Masia who will maybe be an option."
A report claimed the club board intervened to force the coach to start Lamine Yamal against Paris Saint-Germain; the claim was rejected as false. Yamal, 18, allegedly arrived late for an activation session and had been dropped previously for similar offences. Yamal's appearance against PSG was his only start since August due to a persistent groin injury that caused him to miss seven matches for club and country. He missed the following 4-1 defeat to Sevilla but has returned to training and is expected to be available for some minutes against Girona. Fermín López is also available, but numerous attackers including Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres and Raphinha remain ruled out. The team must find solutions and players capable of starting and managing full matches, with La Masia prospects mentioned as potential options. Upcoming fixtures include Girona, Olympiacos in the Champions League, and a trip to Real Madrid.
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