The Camp Nou-based outfit have come under severe criticism from Espanyol higher-ups for the manner they pulled out of the pre-season friendly regional competition.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 had originally added the Supercopa Catalunya in their schedule for pre-season. With injuries affecting first team squad in their initial matches, the Camp Nou based outfit pulled out of the competition.
Espanyol did not like the manner in which their Catalan cousins reacted and did not shy away from letting their views heard. Los Parakeets hierarchy took to the media to reflect their anger at the treatment by Barcelona.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carles-Puyol-c8331 took out time to reflect on the matter. La Masia youth academy graduate suffered and untimely injury at the tail end of the penultimate season, and was forced to train during the summers to be fit for the 2012/13 Spanish top flight season.
The experienced defender came to the rescue of the Copa del Rey winner’s in the debate, stating that the administration have given their reasons and as part of the club he will give them his unquestionable support.
Continuing on the topic, he stated that Barcelona had valid reasons as they have to keep an eye on the rigours of the coming season. He added that Les Cules should understand there are players in the squad who have yet to reach peak physical fitness and the match would have hindered their preparation.
"The club has given his reasons and we support you. The club has refused to play, but wanted to take the team that suited him. In no time we have refused, but they must understand that there are players who now are not prepared. "
"We're all important, Tito is very valid, we believe we bring a lot, he will do his http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 and we ours. Here all rowing the same direction and we are all important."
When quizzed about his desire to end his career at a club like AC Milan, Puyol shared that he has given up on that dream and wants to hang up his playing boots at the Camp Nou.
"I changed my mind, I want to retire here. I will try. I have wanted to keep playing, if the club wants me ... I do not want is drag, that I have it very clear."
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