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17.04.2007 14:40

“This match comes at a good time for us”

Ahead of the game against Getafe, Albert Jorquera believes “the manner in which we won the last league match has given us a boost”. According to the goalkeeper that means “we go into this game at a good time”.

With the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals just around the corner, Albert Jorquera was the Barça player chosen to participate in Tuesday’s press conference. The goalkeeper, who this season has appeared in all the cup matches, says that the match with Getafe is “one of the most important games of the season. We’ve done well in the cup so far this season”.

Morale is high

The Catalan goalkeeper is convinced the team is in good shape at the moment. We are top of the league and we won our last game in a manner that gives us a morale boost. We go into this game at a good moment”. Jorquera acknowledged that the first leg at the Camp Nou is very important: “We must try kill the tie off at home. The most important thing for us is not to concede. We have to keep a clean sheet”.

No rivalry

Albert Jorquera says he does not want any rivalry with the other Barça goalkeeper and first choice for most games - Victor Valdés. Jorquera says, “we both know our roles in the team and we accept the way things are”. Nonetheless Jorquera stressed that he is determined to continue fighting for a place in the team, “things can change, although I’m also realistic. I’m happy in the team and in training but I will continue to work hard so that the coach might have to think twice.