Rivaldo has urged the local media to support Pep Guardiola's young Barcelona team this season.

The former Barca star fears for the players should they suffer a drop in form during the second-half of this campaign.

Rivaldo told AS: "Barcelona has a problem. When they suffer a defeat, even though the team is giving a great performance there is criticism, too.

"That has to change for this team because, otherwise, you cannot achieve great things. Barca now is good, but things could get nervous when they suffer bad times.

"I was criticized, but as players we face this and we must accept it. I say this more for the coaches, they should not be judged after each game."