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Levante coach Mendilibar impressed by Enrique impact at Barcelona

Levante manager Jose Luis Mendilibar believes Luis Enrique has returned Barcelona to their playing principles.

Levante and Barcelona lock horns in Valencia in Primera Division action on Sunday.

"Barcelona have become more aggressive, just like in Guardiola's first season, especially since they recover quickly after losing the ball in advanced areas," Mendilibar said at a press conference.

"Luis Enrique is not a manager who only picks big-name players or has his favourites. He has not been afraid to include youngsters in his team, even though the press are always suggesting who should be playing."

He added: "If you look at all the games they have played since Luis Enrique took charge they always put you on the back foot. They typically enjoy a lot of possession in the opponents' half, but we will try not to have feelings of constant danger."

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