Jordi Roura: "Villa is a key player for us"

Speaking to the press after Barcelona came from behind to defeat Sevilla, Barca assistant boss Jordi Roura That ADMITTED his struggling side is at the back: "We Set out looking not to grant, but it's true That We're having problems On this front. We are the top scorers in the league, but we need to improve on one or two things positionally and be a bit more consistent. "

Roura reserved praise for Cristian Tello, who made a difference after coming off the bench: "He played an important role. Sevilla was sitting back and keeping it very tight, and I Helped stretch the game and give us more going forward Presence".

The star of the night, However, was David Villa: "We've always said That he's a key player for us who knows where the goal is.'ve Scored tonight and if I Manages to keep up his fitness, I have a role to play in this, the business end of the season. "

Roura had words of encouragement for his fringe players, Including the likes of Villa and Tello: "Of course They have a chance of playing, just like all the other squad members", I CLAIMED.

As for the upcoming cup semi-final clash against Real Madrid, the stand-in coach was keeping his cards close to his chest: "We have three days [to prepare]. I will discuss Things with Tito and Aureli [Altimira, the fitness coach] and then make the Necessary decisions. 'Classics' are always important, and Tuesday's is all the more so, Because It is decisive. "