Luis Enrique plays down talk of Barca rift


Football Soccer - Barcelona training - Champions League - Joan Gamper training camp - Barcelona, Spain - 12/09/16. Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique attends a news conference. REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has played down talk of a rift with his squad after their surprise home defeat by Alaves and is hoping to put things right in their Champions League opener against Celtic on Tuesday.

Spanish sports website Diario Gol reported on Monday that some players responded to a telling off following the 2-1 La Liga reverse on Saturday by questioning Luis Enrique's decision to make eight changes to the team.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Soccer-Mahrez sends Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations last-16
Soccer-Gray's first senior goal earns Spurs gritty 1-0 win at Palace
Soccer-Own goal hands Sudan fortunate win over Guinea at Cup of Nations
Soccer-From injury woes to goal machine, Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds
Soccer-Hojlund double secures Napoli win at Cremonese
Selangor move up to third, Devan leaves Melaka
Soccer-Mozambique claim maiden Africa Cup of Nations win, Gabon on brink of exit
Soccer-Nkunku double gives Milan 3-0 win over Verona
Soccer-Hakimi could finally make 2025 Africa Cup of Nations bow against Zambia
Soccer-Liverpool's Wirtz will score many more after Wolves winner, says Slot

Others Also Read