The Brazilian star Belletti, who is currently coaching the Barcelona B team, accepted an exclusive interview with "World Sports News", during which he talked about topics such as the youth team and Flick. Last season, Belletti led the Youth A team to win the league, cup and youth league championships. Currently, he leads the Barcelona B team with the goal of promoting to a higher level of competition.

The current performance of Barcelona B team is only 4 points away from the leader

"This is a good start, in line with our expectations. We also performed well in the game and were very competitive. What we are pursuing is Barcelona DNA-first play well, then strive for victory, and at the same time develop the personality of the players. This is a young team, possibly the youngest in the entire league."

How to overcome challenges such as injuries and first-team call-ups?

"As well as those players who have been called up by the national team, our training and games are to prepare them to play for the first team. We know that absences may occur. Injuries are inevitable and we try our best to avoid this."

Relationship with Flick

"We have met several times and communicate frequently through WhatsApp . I also communicate frequently with Bojan and the director, and we always keep in touch to ensure that the reserve team is ready for the first team at any time. We will exchange views on the game, season dynamics, game rhythm, etc. to ensure that the players can be ready for any level of competition. Everything is for Barcelona, and the players must seize the opportunity and enjoy it."

What are the personal goals? Do you hope to coach the first team in the future?

"Instead of thinking about changing jobs, just focus on next week's game. As a coach, that's how I think. I was a commentator and never thought about becoming a coach. I followed Barcelona for pre-season promotions, participated in legendary activities... One time I met Ancelotti and he asked me Is it a coach? I said no. At that time, he told me that I helped him a lot tactically. I played as a full-back, a winger and a midfielder. From then on, I started to develop step by step. "

Which coaches have had the greatest influence on you?

"I have been lucky enough to work with many excellent coaches, including Zagallo and Parella, two very tactical coaches. I always think back to the experience of working with them in order to make decisions today. In addition, there are Scolari, Mourinho, Ancelotti, Hiddink and Rijkaard."

Flick's contract will expire in 2027. Is Belletti ready to take over the German's job?

"I will never run away from my current job. Last year, I started as assistant coach of the youth team, then assistant coach of the reserve team, then head coach of the youth team and now head coach of the reserve team, because the club saw that I could also help the team a lot. It's a good question, let them answer it (laughs)."

Is there any player who surprised you?

"Dero is a good example, he is very young but has a lot of personality. The same goes for Toni and Guillermo, although they are only 17 or 18 years old, they have performed well in the first team and the reserve team. This makes us very happy, they are not here because of their age, but because they deserve this position "

Wish

"I hope that more reserve team players can enter the first team. This is my job. Of course we want to upgrade, which is our goal, but I have high requirements for the players in terms of game intensity, mentality and competitiveness to ensure that they are ready for the first team."