Sport-Rivaldo: "Barcelona must still believe in their chances of winning LaLiga"

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The Brazilian still sees the Catalans with options. "Atlético are losing many points. Barcelona must fight for the title they lost last year."

In that league momentum, Rivaldo continues to marvel at Pedri's performance. "He scored a great game against Elche and I think he has already convinced everyone. He knows how to take advantage of the opportunity to play regularly and has earned Koeman's trust. That will make everything easier," he began to assess the Ballon d'Or 1999.

 

"I believe that Pedri is, without a doubt, one of the surprises of the season and that predicts a great future for him even taking part as one more player of the Spanish National Team," said a Rivaldo who, nevertheless, insists on his opinion that young people should not be the ones who take Barcelona out of its situation.

 

"The difference must be made by veterans and big signings"
Rivaldo sided with Koeman's views. "Of course, the responsibility must be taken by the veterans and the players who were signed to make a difference. These days Koeman is insisting that they are the ones who should take a step forward and I cannot agree more with that opinion," he applauded the Betfair ambassador.

 

"It is true that the club is in a moment of transition and that opportunities should be given to young talents, but I have always defended that the great responsibilities should be for those veterans, who are the most used to facing great moments," Rivaldo said .

 

"It's hard for me to understand so many criticisms of Zidane"
In terms of Real Madrid, Rivaldo positively valued the merengue victory against Atalanta. For the Brazilian, the victory shows that Zidane is a great coach. "It is so hard for me to understand the criticisms of Zidane. After having won three consecutive Champions League titles and having made the club win a league after so long, he has shown that he is an excellent coach who does not deserve any doubt about his work," praised Rivaldo.

 

"Zidane can still guide Real Madrid to a successful season if he continues to develop such solid work. He is approaching the lead in LaLiga and achieved a vital victory against Atalanta," analyzed a Rivaldo asking for patience with the Frenchman. "The public and the press will have to judge him at the end of the season to evaluate his work. If he fails in his responsibility to obtain titles, then it will be a time to question the possible consequences and if he really deserves them," asked the Betfair ambassador.

"Vinicius will be a great player in the future"

Against Atalanta, Vinicius played from the start and received some criticism for his lack of definition. Rivaldo admits that he "didn't have a great day." "Many believe that he is missing too many opportunities to be a regular starter at Real Madrid, but for me he is a player who is capable of making a difference in games. And in fact, he has already shown it. He will be a great player at it. future ", defended him who was world champion with Brazil in 2002.

 

"Vinicius just has to keep improving his skills to finish the plays and score with some regularity. Then he will be much more appreciated and valued. Because his technique and his skills are magnificent and perfect to be a differential footballer. He only has to improve that last one. step to score goals, "recommended the Betfair ambassador.

 

"The Champions League should be on neutral ground until the final"
Rivaldo also defended that UEFA repeat the model of the final to eight with which the final stretch of the last Champions League was played now that several teams have had to play at home in neutral fields, including Atlético de Madrid.

 

"UEFA should consider doing something similar to last season, that all matches are played on neutral ground, because that would mean that everyone would start from the same position. There would be neither advantages nor disadvantages for anyone. I am very much in favor of giving such a step, because that would emphasize the importance of equality between clubs, "concluded the Betfair ambassador.