Crack in La Liga: Enrique spits fire, blasts Barcelona president

– Luis Enrique says he is unhappy with the present transfer policy of Barcelona

– The former Celta Vigo coach stressed that he did not like the sale of Dani Alves

– Enrique speaks on the present challenges of his star man, Lionel Messi

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has expressed dissatisfaction in the transfer policy the set club’s president set in the summer.

The former Barcelona player who has enjoyed the services of Dani Alves was not happy with sale of the Brazilian stressing he will have him change his teams’ overlapping style of play.

According to Sky Sports report, Enrique said: “That was the first news that surprised me in the summer.

“I wish the best for Dani Alves, a unique, special and different player, a 100 per cent professional.

“He gave everything at the club and joined in everything. He was exemplary. I think Juventus have strengthened well.

“You remember that before we had thought Daniel renew the option that was and why we signed Aleix [Vidal].”

Enrique who won the League and Cup double with Barcelona last term, reminded the club president, Bartomeu that he wanted to keep some set of players as Arda Turan and Javier Mascherano have been linked with Arsenal and Juventus respectively.

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“I am very happy with Arda Turan’s performance,” added Enrique.

“Taking into account the situations of how he came [the transfer embargo] I appreciate it.

“Arda is special on and off the pitch. Remember the first year of [Michael] Laudrup at Barca, Luis Suarez. Players are not machines. They have to find their place.

“It is possible that in its first year he has added more inside than [what can be seen] outside. I have no doubt that Arda continue here. I want him to continue here.”

The former Real Madrid player also spoke about Messi’s travails especially his unexpected retirement from international football.

“He [retired] at a difficult time.

“Time will tell whether or not [he will follow through with it].

“As a fan I would like to see him play with Argentina. As Barca coach I am open to any possibility.”

He added: “Leo Messi will come as [prepared as he] has always been. He will have a longer vacation but I have no doubt that he will [return ready].

“I have zero worries about the Messi situation.

“I wish he would have won the Copa America but football teaches you that if you do everything right and you deserve sometimes do not get the goal.

“Football gives rise to speculation thousand.

“I think Messi’s [performance will be] in line with previous seasons.”

Barcelona have signed three players ahead of the new season to defend their La Liga, Copa Del Rey titles.

The club hopes to win the Champions League as the likes of Lucas Gigne from Paris Saint Germain, Samuel Umtiti from Lyon and returned from a loan spell at Villarreal all joined in the transfer window.

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