Jordi Alba has hailed the impact that Ernesto Valverde has had on turning Barcelona's fortunes around since he took charge of the club.
Valverde has guided La Blaugrana to the top of La Liga and helped them progress to the last-16 of the Champions League since he replaced Luis Enrique in the dug out at Nou Camp.
In a wide ranging interview with Mundo Deportivo, left-back Alba was asked about how the Basque boss had contributed to making Barca the dominant force in Spanish football against after Real Madrid's all-conquering 2016/17 campaign.
He gushed: "Yes (he has been key) as, in the end, he influences everything.