a écrit le 6 février 2007 à 15h49 How did you feel on your return?
"Happy, it was like my first game in the top division. I was lucky to make my comeback in such a nice place and with my team mates around me I felt relaxed."
9 minutes isn't much but perhaps sufficient time to test the injury.
"The important thing was to play, enjoy a game of football and feel good, even if it was only a minute it would still be important."
What did Rikjaard say to you?
"He didn't say anything, he asked me if I understood everything."
Scoring would have been too much to ask?
"No, because once I was on the pitch I forgot about the injury and I was the same as everyone else. I tried, but I'll score next time."
When it was 0-0 did you think about coming on and scoring?
"The important thing was just to play, on the field you play to win and to do that you need to score goals. It didn't happen today but I'm happy with the attitude of my teammates because we saw the Barça attitude of the last few years. It wasn't important we didn't score, because if we continue playing like that the goals will come."
This was a step in your recovery. How long before we see the Eto'o that we know?
"Now I need to get match fit, bit by bit I will get to game time and I need to train hard and above all rest and eat well. Soon I will begin to enjoy myself."
Your recovery time has been reduced, who do think about on your comeback?
"I didn't take any short cuts, it was my knee that allowed me to work again. We were lucky to have good weather and we were able to work outside. But if I have to think of someone I would think about my solicitor Josep Maria Messalles, my physiotherapist Emili Ricart, Alejandro EchevarrÃa, 'Gordi' and all those who love me and have supported me over a long time. I also must think about some people who are not from my team Albelda and Aitor Ocio, their letters and calls gave me a lot of motivation."
The comeback was at the Reyno de Navarra Stadium. What do you expect if you play against Racing at home?
"I want to play some minutes, that goes without saying unless my knee stops me form doing that."
How do you imagine the reaction of the Camp Nou crowd?
"I don't want to think about that, all I want to do is help the team."
Messi is also returning. Does it annoy you that the call you the saviours?
"It doesn't annoy me but I don't believe that we are saviours. Barça haven't done so bad without us. I'm happy that
"Happy, it was like my first game in the top division. I was lucky to make my comeback in such a nice place and with my team mates around me I felt relaxed."
9 minutes isn't much but perhaps sufficient time to test the injury.
"The important thing was to play, enjoy a game of football and feel good, even if it was only a minute it would still be important."
What did Rikjaard say to you?
"He didn't say anything, he asked me if I understood everything."
Scoring would have been too much to ask?
"No, because once I was on the pitch I forgot about the injury and I was the same as everyone else. I tried, but I'll score next time."
When it was 0-0 did you think about coming on and scoring?
"The important thing was just to play, on the field you play to win and to do that you need to score goals. It didn't happen today but I'm happy with the attitude of my teammates because we saw the Barça attitude of the last few years. It wasn't important we didn't score, because if we continue playing like that the goals will come."
This was a step in your recovery. How long before we see the Eto'o that we know?
"Now I need to get match fit, bit by bit I will get to game time and I need to train hard and above all rest and eat well. Soon I will begin to enjoy myself."
Your recovery time has been reduced, who do think about on your comeback?
"I didn't take any short cuts, it was my knee that allowed me to work again. We were lucky to have good weather and we were able to work outside. But if I have to think of someone I would think about my solicitor Josep Maria Messalles, my physiotherapist Emili Ricart, Alejandro EchevarrÃa, 'Gordi' and all those who love me and have supported me over a long time. I also must think about some people who are not from my team Albelda and Aitor Ocio, their letters and calls gave me a lot of motivation."
The comeback was at the Reyno de Navarra Stadium. What do you expect if you play against Racing at home?
"I want to play some minutes, that goes without saying unless my knee stops me form doing that."
How do you imagine the reaction of the Camp Nou crowd?
"I don't want to think about that, all I want to do is help the team."
Messi is also returning. Does it annoy you that the call you the saviours?
"It doesn't annoy me but I don't believe that we are saviours. Barça haven't done so bad without us. I'm happy that
