Oriol Romeu analyzes the arrivals of Joao Félix and Cancelo and surrenders to Gavi

The mediocentro of the FC Barcelona, Oriol Romeu, went the elected to appear in front of the media in the previous press conference to the debut of the Barça in the UEFA Champions League against the Amberes. The party will contest this Tuesday 19/09 in the Olympic Stadium Lluís Companys of Montjuïc at 21:00h.

Illusion by the debut in Champions with the Barça

The mediocentro of Ulldecona, one of the pillars in the diagram of Xavi Hernández, spoke on several subjects, between them his emotion for playing the Champions League with the Barcelona cast after nine seasons without seeing action in this prestigious competition. "I seat me ilusionado, is a stage in which all the players want to be and do it in a club like the Barça is inmejorable. The dynamic is very good and expect that we can keep the level", emphasized.

The expectations of the Barça to face this competition

The pivote stood out the big environment in the changing room culé to face this competition and expressed win them of the team to improve the past performances. "We are prepared to step forward. Tomorrow we have to show that we come to do a big year in Europe", affirmed the Catalan. Also it mentioned that the FC Barcelona always is forced to win and that they want to begin well in this competition, being leaders and showing his credenciales.

Praises to Of Jong, Gavi and the Joao's

Romeu elogió To varied of his mates, beginning by Frenkie Of Jong, one of his big partners in the centre of the field. "Frenkie Is an excellent uncle, from the first day has been a big mate. Inside the field is a luxury, is able to break the lines. I see it like one of the best of Europe, physically holds a lot. I think that the Barça appreciates it and is the line to be followed", commented the mediocentro.

Regarding Gavi, exaltó his style of game and youth. "It is an admirable player for his age. It knows to interpret very well the game. Have it to your side in the changing room is an absolute pleasure. I expect that it can keep this level because have a big staff and the competition is high", sustained.

The native of Ulldecona also spoke on the players Joao Félix and Joãor Cancel, standing out the contributions that both do to the combined Barcelona. "Each player contributes different things. So much I Cancel like Joao Félix are players of high level. I cancel it adapts very well to the style of game that have and Joao Félix plays very well between lines, which can be a great help for us", explained.

His role in the FC Barcelona in this season

Regarding his new role like replacement of Sergio Busquets, Romeu said that it carries it of the most natural way possible and that still has to grow. Also it mentioned that, although the staff can seem short in comparison with others, there are players that can adapt perfectly to the position of pivote. It appreciated the confidence that Xavi Hernández has deposited in him and stood out that it has been in active in all the minutes contested by the FC Barcelona in this season.

The mediocentro also left a message for the fans culés, affirming that the team is growing and that the aim is to follow dominating and creating occasions. It recognised that in Europe find surprising squares and that they will have to be to a good level. Equally, it expressed his illusion for winning the UEFA Champions League, a trophy that always has dreamed with winning from small.

"The Amberes is physically very strong"

Finally, Romeu mentioned that it knows to two players of the Amberes, Toby Alderweireld and Vincent Janssen, and stood out that they are players physically strong and that the Belgian team is very prepared to play important parties.