Raphinha says Barcelona confirmed they don’t want any new signings after scoring a hat trick in Saturday’s emphatic 7-0 victory over Real Valladolid on the Olympic Stadium.
Barça introduced in Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor earlier this summer time however the switch window closed on Friday with none additional additions, despite links with various players, together with Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who performs in Raphinha’s place on the left.
“The sport right this moment has proven that there is no want for brand new gamers to return in,” Raphinha instructed stories after Barça made it 4 wins from 4 underneath new coach Hansi Flick in LaLiga this season.
“We’re in good type. The group is giving every thing in video games and in coaching. The consequence right this moment exhibits what we’re engaged on is coming collectively.”
Raphinha opened the scoring towards Valladolid within the twentieth minute with a effectively taken end after controlling a positive lengthy go from centre-back Pau Cubarsí.
Robert Lewandowski and Jules Koundé made it 3-0 earlier than the break, with Raphinha going onto full his hat trick within the second half earlier than late objectives from Olmo and Ferran Torres sealed the rout.
“I do not know if it was my finest efficiency, however actually one in every of them,” the Brazil worldwide mentioned of his show, which additionally included an help for Torres’ late purpose.
“I’m actually pleased. It is my first ever hat trick. I’m delighted to assist the group get the win. I really feel good. I’ve been working exhausting since getting back from vacation.
“I knew this might be such an vital season for me and I need to be at my finest to assist my teammates.”
Barça coach Flick mentioned he hopes it will likely be the primary of many hat methods for Raphinha, whereas additionally praising the fluidity of his assault.
“I believe [Raphinha] has the standard to do this usually,” Flick mentioned in a information convention. “He had an amazing efficiency. I believe he feels a bit freer on the pitch proper now.
“For us, it is vital if he strikes to a different house, one other participant has the accountability to go within the house he usually is. We make numerous issues superb. Rapha is likely one of the gamers within the final 4 matches who did actually implausible.”
The victory continued Flick’s excellent begin as Barça boss after changing Xavi Hernández earlier this summer time, following wins towards Valencia, Athletic Membership and Rayo Vallecano.
The Blaugrana are the one facet in LaLiga with a 100% profitable file, however Flick is aware of issues can change shortly heading into the primary worldwide break of the season.
“The very best factor was that the group performed from the start how we needed, that was actually good,” the German added. “We mentioned we needed to be 100% from the referee’s whistle and we have been nice, creating possibilities from the start and urgent.
“While you really feel how the followers helps us within the stadium, the environment, they will really feel there was one thing particular right this moment on the sphere.
“The group has this starvation, after each purpose, going for the following one. And the depth didn’t drop after 85, 90 minutes. It is good. It is also what makes the supporters proud.
“It makes me proud, but it surely’s simply the fourth match. I do know it might change very quick, the season could be very lengthy, however after all it is good as a result of the followers are pleased.
“That is what we need to do with our work, however we’ve got a great distance till the tip of the season. We need to attempt to make each match higher.”
