Deco Criticises Mijatovic Deco has hit out at Real Madrid sporting director Pedja Mijatovic as the "war" ahead of Barcelona's "Clasico" match continues... Deco told Sport.es of his disappointment over Pedja Mijatovic's speculations regarding the state of Barcelona's squad morale. "It's fine to talk about football, but not the dressing rooms," said the Portuguese midfielder. "That's wrong. It forces the opponent to reply. It's unfair. "His words don't serve as motivation because we're already motivated to meet Real Madrid, but they are inappropriate. "The locker room is sacred and a guy like him who has been a member of one must know it. So it's sad to discuss it. Perhaps as he's no longer a player he's forgotten what it was. "I suppose that now he's on the other side, he has to do his work." Another member of the Madrid hierarchy doing their job is Bernd Schuster, who remarked that he's not giving too much thought to Barcelona due to his side's league leadership. "He's right about that," said Deco. "They're leaders and cannot look back, only forward. He has every right to say that, but the important thing for us is to reach the end of the league with ourselves looking forward." Lionel Messi's injury will make the Clasico all the harder, but Deco feels that it's not a giant shock. "Unfortunately, we're used to losing important players in recent seasons," he noted. "Messi's in good form, but we can still overcome his loss. The team's showing its skills. His injury can't be an excuse for not winning against Madrid. "He's not replacable - he's too special - but the team needs to learn to play well without it. "Ronaldinho? He's the best in the world and players like that don't belong on the bench, but this is football: everyone needs to be subbed now and again. The good news is that it shows that the team can survive without any player." Moving on to discuss Samuel Eto'o, he added, "He suffered a terrible back injury, but he's fine physically now, is suffering from no discomfort, and is getting back to his best football. "He's a great player who, in addition to having ability, also works hard, and he is essential to the team. "Eidur Gudjohnsen? He's a friend, and he's working hard on the pitch to take advantage of his opportunities. Competition like his motivates you." Steve Michaels, Goal.com -- 本來還蠻想幫這個新聞下標題：『Mijatovic , why don't you shut up?』 也算跟上西班牙的潮流（請上 google 查關鍵字： Juan Carlos II, Hugo Chavez） 不過為了不造成對球員發言的誤解，所以作罷。 -- Visca el Barca i visca Catalunya ! --

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