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Bojan Krkic tells Sky Sports Stoke City are not trying to be like Barcelona

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Ex-Barcelona man Bojan speaks to Soccer Saturday about adapting to life in Stoke

Bojan insists Stoke are not trying to play like Barcelona, but recognises the club have changed under Mark Hughes.

The Spaniard, who spent his youth career at Barcelona and played 163 times for the club, moved to Stoke at the beginning of last season.

He has been on fine form this term, and with Stoke sitting just three points off the top six and playing impressive football, the 25-year-old recognises the style has improved.

The likes of Arnautovic, Shaqiri and Bojan are treating Stoke fans to some thrilling football
Image: The likes of Marko Arnautovic, Xherdan Shaqiri and Bojan are treating Stoke fans to thrilling football

Bojan told Sky Sports: "It's different styles of course, me and Marc Muniesa came here from Barcelona, and it is very different, but we know we have to play like Stoke City.

"We want to play football, nice football. To play like Barcelona is difficult, we don't want to do that. We want to play, enjoy football, and of course win the game. 

"Yes of course [it has changed]. The people say Stoke City four years ago is completely different to now. I see this, and I can see everyone wants to move Stoke in the best position in the Premier League."

Stoke take on in-form Crystal Palace at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday, and after recovering from a seven-month lay-off with a knee injury.

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In both the Spanish and Italian leagues, where Bojan has previously played, clubs would now be preparing for their winter break, but the forward is happy to embrace the different cultures.

"I enjoy playing football here in England. Of course the weather and food is better in Spain, but for me it is a good experience to be here and enjoy the different styles of life.

"I feel really good because I played in different countries, but now I am in the Premier League and I enjoy it. 

"I think the Premier League, every game is completely different, but I think we can win a lot of games, but to win games we have to work really hard in the week."

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