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18.10.2009 14:32

Keita: “The team played with their hearts”

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Seydou Keita was happy with the draw at Mestalla and expects a difficult game against Rubin Kazan.

After training at the Ciutat Esportiva, one of Pep Guardiola’s most used defenders spoke to the media: Seydou Keita. On the draw in Valencia he said “they were a very difficult opponent, especially after the internationals … the important thing is that the team played with their hearts and went out for the win”.

Valdés and Messi

Keita was full of praise for Víctor Valdés, who was superb against Valencia. “If a goalkeeper doesn’t have work to do, that means the team is playing well, but there are also games like yesterday’s. He was very good.” He also spoke about Leo Messi. “It’s only normal for players to have their off days, the whole team was missing something, but I’m sure he’ll be one of our most important players”.

Back to Champions League

He hopes the team can get its touch back for the Champions League game with Rubin Kazan. “It won’t be an easy game” he said. “They will come to the Camp Nou to defend like they all do, and we’ll have to go out strong to create chances and score.” Keita didn’t train in Sant Joan Despí today due to a minor injury suffered yesterday, but assured listeners that “I took a knock, but it was nothing important”.