Adnan Januzaj spoke at the midweek press conference and sent an optimistic message about the current league form: "I see the team doing well. We’ve only lost one game in the second half of the season. The team fights hard. It’s true there are moments where we could avoid conceding some goals, but overall I see the team in good shape."

Not only does he feel confident about the team, but Januzaj himself says he’s feeling better than ever:

"I feel very good, and that’s the best thing for a player — feeling physically strong. I feel very good here at Sevilla, with a lot of support from the people I work with. This year, I’m trying to perform at my best and give Sevilla what I couldn’t in previous years."

Actions speak for him as well, as he was one of the players who helped the club by adjusting his salary in the summer:

"I wanted to play here at my best level because I didn’t have the chance before. I’m trying to give back the affection the club has shown me."

Januzaj has faced criticism during his time at Sevilla, but he has handled it well:

"I’d be dead if I paid attention to everyone’s opinions. In football, things change quickly. My style has always been the same since I was young — I have a natural technique that sometimes makes it look like I’m relaxed on the pitch, but I’ve always been committed to playing football. Now I feel very good, and in recent games I’ve been contributing more. There are 11 matches left, and I’ll give my all to help the team stay up, as long as injuries don’t stop me."

No fear of Barcelona

Unless something unexpected happens, Januzaj will be one of the players Matías Almeyda relies on to try to surprise FC Barcelona at Camp Nou. After the first-leg result at home (4-1), this tough match is highly anticipated.

"You always have to believe — otherwise we might as well stay in Sevilla. We’re going there to play and try to win, just like we did at home."

JANUZAJ: "I’M TRYING TO GIVE SEVILLA WHAT I COULDN’T IN RECENT YEARS" | Sevilla FC