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06.10.2008 17:59

Goiko: “Barça is playing attractive football”

Edgar Fornós / Anna Segura

A former Barcelona player and currently assistant coach at Osasuna, Jon Andoni Goikoetxea says that “in terms of chances and football Barça is the most attractive team in Spain and in Europe.”

Barça Atlètic’s away match at Osasuna reserves meant a chance to meet up with ex-Dream Team player Jon Andoni Goikoetxea. Now assistant to ‘Cuco' Ziganda at Osasuna, he came along to the club’s sports complex to say hello to former team-mates. “There are always guys you know like Luis Enrique and Joan Barbarà,” he said. “It’s always nice to see Barça and relive the old days.”

Praise for Barça

Before Saturday’s game between Osasuna B and Barça Atlètic, Goiko spoke to Barça TV about the current first team. “In terms of chances and football Barça is the most attractive team in Spain and in Europe,” he said.

He also thinks that the side has “great players from the midfield going forward such as Xavi, Iniesta and Messi” which means they have a lot of options open to them.

Guardiola reads the game

In addition to knowing Barça well, Goiko can also talk about Josep Guardiola with some authority after the time they shared as players at the club. “Pep is gradually bringing in his ideas,” he says. “I reckon he has the ability and things will go well because he’s a hard-worker and can read the game.”

Now a coach

When he hung up his boots Goiko began a career in coaching. He’s worked with ‘Cuco' Ziganda as assistant in Osasuna’s academy sides and now they are with the first team. “I love it but I don’t half worry,” he admits. “Yet it’s still worth it.”