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Andres Iniesta’s Injury Is A Big Blow For Barcelona – Mauricio Pochettino
Andres Iniesta's absence from the Barcelona derby at the weekend will be noticed by Josep Guardiola's side, according to Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino.
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Feb 19, 2009 8:34:58 AM
As he prepares his Espanyol team for the local derby in Camp Nou at the weekend, Mauricio Pochettino has stated that he believes that Barcelona will miss Andres Iniesta.
The Blanc i Blau boss stated that he was not happy that the Blaugrana star was sidelined with a knock but he does expect that his absence will be noted by Espanyol’s hosts.
Espanyol lost 3-2 on aggregate to their city rivals in the Copa del Rey last month and Iniesta played a key role in that triumph, however, a hamstring injury means he cannot appear this time.
"As a former player I never like to see other players suffer injuries because I know what they go through," Pochettino explained.
"But it is clear that Iniesta is a great player and he will be an important absence for Barcelona on Saturday."
Former Espanyol coach Ramon Moya stated this week that player power is an active influence at the Barcelona-based club, however, Pochettino has dismissed these claims, stating that they are merely excuses.
"Those comments a tiresome and they do nothing more than sully the name of our players," he continued.
"I think that they are used an excuse for coaches - like those who always blame the referees. We do not have any excuses.”
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
The Blanc i Blau boss stated that he was not happy that the Blaugrana star was sidelined with a knock but he does expect that his absence will be noted by Espanyol’s hosts.
Espanyol lost 3-2 on aggregate to their city rivals in the Copa del Rey last month and Iniesta played a key role in that triumph, however, a hamstring injury means he cannot appear this time.
"As a former player I never like to see other players suffer injuries because I know what they go through," Pochettino explained.
"But it is clear that Iniesta is a great player and he will be an important absence for Barcelona on Saturday."
Former Espanyol coach Ramon Moya stated this week that player power is an active influence at the Barcelona-based club, however, Pochettino has dismissed these claims, stating that they are merely excuses.
"Those comments a tiresome and they do nothing more than sully the name of our players," he continued.
"I think that they are used an excuse for coaches - like those who always blame the referees. We do not have any excuses.”
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
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