09.08.2007 19:05
Valdés delighted with high demands
David Saura
Just one day from the end of the Asian tour and Víctor Valdés is more than happy with what the players have achieved, saying that high demands were made, and that they have been met in style.
Speaking before the Beijing match, the Barça keeper showed his unconditional support for the idea
of coming to Asia, and his opinion has not changed. Eight days later and he said “We have
worked hard. The level was very high and excellently high demands were made. We have played some
highly competitive games until now.”
Great conditions
The different venues and training pitches “have been very comfortable for working
on” he said, and neither has he been too bothered by the weather “It is the normal kind
of temperature for this time of year, except today, when it rained a lot.”
Almost at the right level
Speaking about the team in general, he said “we are doing well, but there are still a
few days to go before we can say we are on top form. But the team has shown in the games that we
are in good physical condition, and that will help us reach full fitness quickly”.
Giovanni impresses
Giovanni dos Santos is turning out to be one of the stars of tour, and Valdes says “he
is a striker that gets fully involved in the team’s work. His appearance on the scene has
been brilliant. He’s got so much quality and is one of the best players in the one on one in
the world today.” He has also been impressed with the way Henry has adapted so quickly to the
team, and with the experience and quality that comes with him.