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Magical20 · 01-12-2006, 06:44 PM

Barça coach believes that the game against Levante in the league can have a lot of importance for the game against Werder Bremen next week. "We can't isolate one game from another, the work against Werder begins tomorrow".

Frank Rijkaard knows that the fans have the 5th of December on their minds. The Blaugrana will be playing for a spot in the quarter finals of the Champions League. In order to continue in the same winning way as against Villareal in the last game; to maintain the lead in La Liga and to be motivated "The most important is the game this Saturday. To play well this Saturday will give us confidence going into the game midweek. I know people are already talking about Werder, but for us, it's not like this, we can't think about that game yet" assured the coach.

Rest for Ronnie

The most notable absentee from the game this Saturday will be that of Ronaldinho. Rijkaard wanted to make clear that: "the decision to leave out Ronaldinho is not to do with the game on Tuesday", he explained "Ronnie has spent a lot of energy lately this is a good time for him to prepare himself. The Dutch coach, however, confirmed that "it's not because we give less importance to the game against Levante, we already know they are a strong team and we have to take this game seriously".

The scene of the first Liga title

Rijkaard and Barça know the stadium of Valencia well; it being the stadium where the Barça of Frank Rijkaard won their first Liga title in 2004-05. However, Rijkaard said "memories are for books, you can't stay in that moment, you have to think about now. Feelings don't serve any purpose in this case".

Team performance

Barça put on a real show in the last game against Villareal. "The team has confidence to play important games but I don't want to say they are at 100%. I'm happy with the way they are playing but they can still get better; they must keep working in order to achieve what they want".

The game against Bremen on the horizon

The most important game of the season so far will be played on Tuesday. Victory will mean classification into the quarter finals. In Germany they are confident in their team and they say that the blaugrana are frightened, Frank Rijkaard, on the other hand, thought otherwise: "we're not worried nor are we frightened. We have, as always, respect for the opposition. I've read comments and I believe the worry is on the other side; they are hiding something. The only thing which worries me is leaving a good impression and doing my job well".

His future

The Dutch coach answered questions regarding his future at the club and he reaffirmed: "I only think about the present and if the team is right, I don't think about other things. My only criterion is that the team works; I'm not thinking anything about other clubs. I hope to continue working and I hope the fans are happy with the team".

Larsson signs for Manchester United

Rijkaard has commented on the loan move of Larsson to the English team: "I have to congratulate the player and the club. He is a great player and he deserves it; he demonstrated it here and I hope everything goes well for him".

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Magical20 Banned Favourite Team: Fc Barcelona Magical20 is Offline Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere supporting the: "KEEP SAVIOLA" foundation...1639 Km From The Nou Posts: 2,719 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: 406 Country:	Rijkaard: "The work against Werder starts tomorrow" (1 Dec 2006) Barça coach believes that the game against Levante in the league can have a lot of importance for the game against Werder Bremen next week. "We can't isolate one game from another, the work against Werder begins tomorrow". Frank Rijkaard knows that the fans have the 5th of December on their minds. The Blaugrana will be playing for a spot in the quarter finals of the Champions League. In order to continue in the same winning way as against Villareal in the last game; to maintain the lead in La Liga and to be motivated "The most important is the game this Saturday. To play well this Saturday will give us confidence going into the game midweek. I know people are already talking about Werder, but for us, it's not like this, we can't think about that game yet" assured the coach. Rest for Ronnie The most notable absentee from the game this Saturday will be that of Ronaldinho. Rijkaard wanted to make clear that: "the decision to leave out Ronaldinho is not to do with the game on Tuesday", he explained "Ronnie has spent a lot of energy lately this is a good time for him to prepare himself. The Dutch coach, however, confirmed that "it's not because we give less importance to the game against Levante, we already know they are a strong team and we have to take this game seriously". The scene of the first Liga title Rijkaard and Barça know the stadium of Valencia well; it being the stadium where the Barça of Frank Rijkaard won their first Liga title in 2004-05. However, Rijkaard said "memories are for books, you can't stay in that moment, you have to think about now. Feelings don't serve any purpose in this case". Team performance Barça put on a real show in the last game against Villareal. "The team has confidence to play important games but I don't want to say they are at 100%. I'm happy with the way they are playing but they can still get better; they must keep working in order to achieve what they want". The game against Bremen on the horizon The most important game of the season so far will be played on Tuesday. Victory will mean classification into the quarter finals. In Germany they are confident in their team and they say that the blaugrana are frightened, Frank Rijkaard, on the other hand, thought otherwise: "we're not worried nor are we frightened. We have, as always, respect for the opposition. I've read comments and I believe the worry is on the other side; they are hiding something. The only thing which worries me is leaving a good impression and doing my job well". His future The Dutch coach answered questions regarding his future at the club and he reaffirmed: "I only think about the present and if the team is right, I don't think about other things. My only criterion is that the team works; I'm not thinking anything about other clubs. I hope to continue working and I hope the fans are happy with the team". Larsson signs for Manchester United Rijkaard has commented on the loan move of Larsson to the English team: "I have to congratulate the player and the club. He is a great player and he deserves it; he demonstrated it here and I hope everything goes well for him".