Fermín López surrenders to La Masia and speaks out about the overbooking of midfielders

In the run-up to the match between FC Barcelona and Red Star corresponding to the 4th round of the Champions League, Fermín López appeared before the media in a press conference. A match that, according to the Andalusian, will be "very difficult with a great atmosphere. We will try to play as we know how to get the three points."

According to the '16', the culés arrive "with very good dynamic" despite a difficult part against Espanyol in which the team relaxed. However, the player said that "the manager pushed us. I don't think it will happen anymore. The team is doing a great job and we have to continue like this. Tomorrow we will play our football."

Hansi Flick, the key to the team's improvement

Regarding the contribution that Hansi Flick offers to the younger players of the team, López assured that the German "gives us a lot of confidence when it comes to playing. He helps us all. You can see on the field that we are working very well."

In addition, he assured that the Barça coach is the person most responsible for the great present of the Catalan team. "The manager is largely responsible for the improvement. The whole team has improved and we are very strong despite being practically the same. We are all working well and we have to play the same, with the same concentration," he said.

The importance of La Masia

Regarding the presence of a significant number of youth players in the first team, Fermín stated that "now there are many players from the base. We have a very good family and we all help each other. La Masia is very important and the youngsters are having a lot of prominence with the team. We are helping a lot."

In addition, López confessed that the great performance offered by the youngsters despite their lack of experience in the elite is due to the spectacular work carried out at La Masia.

"I would say it is because of La Masia. Barcelona has the best youth team in the world. When we reach the first team we are capable of giving a good level"

Finally, he spoke about his renewal with Barça and assured that he will wear the Barça shirt for many more years. "I'm very happy to continue to be linked to the club until 2029. But I hope there will be many more. I hope they continue to trust me," he concluded.