FCBARCELONA.CAT

03.09.2008 12:51

Creus: "Lakovic is not transferable"

Carles Cascante

Joan Creus has been delighted with the attitude of Jaka Lakovic and has stated that he is non-transferable before he looked ahead to the new campaign at the club.

The Blaugrana basketball team's technical secretary spoke to Barça TV and www.fcbarcelona.cat about various matters including the trip to the United States and the possible new signings.

First few months

"I think that we should view things positively because in the end we have assembled a competitive team. The players are now training and in pre-sesaon we will begin to see what the squad is truly capable of."

"I am with the way the squad is and think that it is a united group with all positions well covered."

More new signings

"After seeing Kasun leave, Barça will be attentive to any possible signings and we will look into how viable things are should a player become available that we believe will truly add something."

Lakovic’s importance

"It has been said that Lakovic was transferable, but that is not true. Lakovic is an important part of the team and we expect a lot from him. I have been impressed with his attitude and his training and that is commendable. We are very happy with him and he is one more player in the squad now."

Xavi Pascual

"The intention at the moment is to make the squad competitive and that will happen day-by-day and when we start playing games. On the other hand, Xavi Paschal has been working with the team since the start of pre-season and is planning the season perfectly by working on tactics and telling them what he wants."

Team tactics

"You can sign a lot of players, but if in the end they do not perform then the team loses. Xavi Paschal is mentally preparing all the players, but in the end it is down to the players and how they play. During the pre-season games he has been able to see that they are playing as a team."

The Catalan League

"It is an important tournament that everyone wants to win, but this season will be even more important because we are organising it. It is vital to us. We have to play well and that will set us up for the coming season. We have a lot of work to do."