Rijkaard happy in post-match comments as impressive Barcelona and Dos Santos carry on with winning ways.


FC Barcelona's coach Frank Rijkaard has spoken confidently of his team in Barca's 3-0 victory over their hosts, Guoan Beijing, particulary praising Giovanni Dos Santos while explaining that Ronaldinho wanted to be part of the game despite Ronnie's injury and so was given a chance to play after private talks and medical assessment. Rijkaard says :

Ronaldinho had taken a knock but we spoke before the game and he told he wanted to come on. It was ok to give him the chance to do so.

Speaking on Dos Santos, Rijkaard said :

We worked well and got the job done. It was a good test. What I like most about the game is the result and Giovanni's performance. Both were interesting and attractive. We shall keep improving as a team an shed any signs of staleness. We must become a fresh side again. We are still working to get back into form and I am happy we did not concede any goal today.

Barcelona will play the next match against Yokohama Marinos on Tuesday, August 7.