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Ernesto Valverde talks Slavia Prague, El Clasico and Samuel Umtiti

Ernesto Valverde faced the press in the Czech Republic on Tuesday ahead of Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League clash with Slavia Prague.

The Barcelona boss talked Wednesday’s opponents, his attacking players, the Clasico postponement and Samuel Umtiti’s latest injury setback.

Here are the main talking points:

Valverde on Slavia Prague

We are looking forward to a game against a great rival, which has already demonstrated its strength in their Champions League games this season. They do not turn their back and they approach games with many players in attack. They run a lot and the game is a fundamental one for both of us.