Carles Puyol has it all quite clear: "Results will come, because the first team work is very good". In the press room of the Ciudad Deportiva, the team captain sent a clear message of reassurance to members and fans.
Despite the two draws in the last two official matches, no doubts exist in the dressing room. According to Carles Puyol, "we’re aware of what we have in hand, the bar is very high, and what we’ll do is continue working as we have up to now, and not listen to what’s said from outside". He added: "Sooner or later the results we want will come. We’re in no doubt whatsoever".

Unfair result, good feelings

For Puyol, the draw with Milan "was really unfair, and left a bad taste in our mouths. It was unfortunate, but we must move on and think about the next game". About his feelings, in his comeback after more than three months inactive, Puyol said he "felt very well and the sensations were all very good. I was out for eight months and now I have to start getting into the rhythm of games".

Praise, and injuries

Puyol was very forthright in declaring, "The praise we’ve received over the past few years doesn’t affect us, neither for better nor worse. Just a short while ago we were the best team in the world, and now, some have lots of doubts about us. It’s neither one nor the other. We know where we are and it’s normal that in a football team there are times when we're up and other times when we’re down".
Regarding the various muscle injuries, Puyol indicated that "it’s never good news, but it can happen to anyone….I have to say that we’re doing the same preparation as in other seasons. It’s football and we have to accept it" he added.

Several goals conceded

Puyol believes that the fact that Barça let in 4 goals in 2 games is mainly due to the "merits of the opposition, more than our failures…….here we all defend and attack together, and, therefore, it’s not fair to say that the defence, or the defenders, are to blame” he said.