Eric Garcia talks Messi, Ansu, Dembele and Barjuan ahead of Dynamo Kyiv clash

Barcelona face off against Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv in their fourth UEFA Champions League Group E encounter on Tuesday night.

Currently third in the group, the Catalan giants have just one win in three games and will need all three points to keep their hopes of knockout qualification alive. On the eve of the game summer signing Eric Garcia addressed the media, where he spoke on various topics ranging from the team’s form to Lionel Messi and interim boss Sergi Barjuan.

Starting off with the importance of tomorrow’s game, Garcia said: “We are prepared to win tomorrow. We have a very competitive team, tomorrow’s game is very important because if we win it will depend on us. We have to improve in many facets, both offensively and defensively.

“We are going through a time where we are not getting the results we want, but the team is motivated to change the situation. Tomorrow’s game is very important, but at Barça every next game is. The demand of this club is like this.”

The 20-year-old then went on to admit that the results had been unfavourable this season, but insisted that it would not change his decision to return to Barcelona. “When I made the decision to come here I was very convinced, and today I would make that decision again. The results are not what we want, but there is a lot left and tomorrow’s game is very important,” he said.

The former Manchester City defender also touched upon the fact that he did not get the chance to play with Lionel Messi, who recently made comments regarding his wish to return to Barca. “I would have liked to play with Messi, but they are things that happen,” he stated.

Garcia also was pleased about the fact that the Catalan giants had Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele back available for the game after recovering from their respective injuries. “Ansu and Dembélé are differential players at the top. It’s very important that they’re back,” the Spanish international claimed.

Speaking of his own form, Garcia admitted that he is capable of performing better than he has, but insisted that his confidence is high. “I’m very well. Very happy and grateful for the confidence. I’m really looking forward to continuing to help the team. I know when I have to improve and I am demanding of myself. There are games in which I should have done better but I am calm. I hope I can spend many years at Barça,” the defender said.

Garcia also addressed touched upon the appointment of Sergi Barjuan as interim manager, saying: “We are happy with Sergi. He helps the team in every way he can.”

Source: BarcaTV+