Barcelona, Spain, Jan 7 (EFE).- Barcelona manager Luis Enrique on Wednesday denied rumors that he had received "any ultimatum" from the club's administration, emphasizing that he has no problems with any player, including Lionel Messi and the rest of the squad.

Enrique said, in a press conference, that he maintains the same relationship with all players as he had at the beginning of the season.

"I have talked, I have negotiated and I have been lenient with some of the things that the players have requested, but I have also been demanding loyalty to my principles," he said, according to the club's official website.

"The career of any manager is always dependent on results," said Enrique, who underlined that he feels supported by the club and his players.

Earlier, some news reports claimed that Barcelona's board of directors had threatened to dismiss Luis Enrique from his position if the team stumbled in the next two games against Elche in Copa del Rey and Atletico Madrid in La