"I've improved a lot since Hansi arrived. I think he's helped me develop many aspects of my game. And I think I'm having a good season with him. He's a very demanding coach, but also very approachable. He's helped me with decision-making and also with scoring goals, always staying focused during the game, and also in defence. I think he's helped me in almost every aspect as a player."
"In football, you need a bit of luck, and maybe I had it, but I think I worked hard. You always have to think about going further, about improving. I've won a lot with the national team and with Barcelona, and I'm very happy about that, but I always think about winning even more and being even better."
"When I was at Linares or La Masia, I dreamed of experiencing what I've experienced now. I think it helps me every day, because I always want to give my best, learn and improve. I think I have a lot to learn and I hope to continue doing great things."
Fermin Lopez, a 22-year-old La Masia graduate, is expected to start for Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 first leg against Newcastle United. The midfielder has become integral to the team since his breakthrough in the 2023/24 season and ranks ahead of Dani Olmo in the squad hierarchy. Lopez attributes his significant improvement to manager Hansi Flick, crediting him with enhancing his decision-making, goal-scoring ability, defensive skills, and overall game development. Lopez reflects on his career journey, acknowledging the role of hard work and fortune in progressing from his loan spell at Linares Deportivo to becoming a key Barcelona player. He emphasizes his ambition to continue improving and winning more titles.
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