Wesley Sneijder is very demanding with himself. The Dutch midfielder said he feels he can do much more for the team.

People say you aren’t playing too well lately. Is it because of your new position?
I feel fit, but it’s true I’m not playing as well as I would like to, especially in the last 45 minutes. I’m playing down the left wing now and that isn’t my natural position. I am more used to playing as an attacking midfielder.

The official list of players for the Champions League is out. How does Huntelaar feel for being left out?
It’s a shame, but he has to move on. It doesn’t matter. He has to concentrate on La Liga. He’s a bit sad, but I think that’s normal.

What did you think of Faubert during his first training session?
He is very strong and fast, and he is a quality player. He will do a lot of good for the team down the right wing. I think we need players like him.

Do you think it’s possible for Barcelona to drop their performance level?
It’s difficult for that to happen, but we are getting excellent results in our games. Barcelona are doing great, but we still have chances of winning the title.

The injury you sustained this summer seems to have affected your performances this year. Has it been tough on you?
I didn’t play for nearly three months and that’s never easy. It is very important for me to play as many games as I can. I am currently a starter, I train well and I feel fit.

Does not being able to play as well as you’d like annoy you?
No. I’m fine and I can play in the position I currently have. I am happy and I don’t mind where to play. I know I can do more and I hope to do so.

On your website you say Barcelona will drop points. Do you really think so?
It may happen. They’ve been slightly lucky in their latest games and they could make mistakes in four or five weeks if we continue to be this strong. The league is very long.

Does Messi remind you of Maradona?
Yes.

Robben is impressive this year. Are you surprised by this or did you expect it?
He’s like Messi. He is currently in great form and he is very important to the team. They are similar players.