FC Barcelona provides the largest contingent of any club in Spain’s national team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and many are expected to start. Eric García and Pau Cubarsí are called up by Luis de la Fuente for defensive roles. García’s selection is described as a surprise, while Cubarsí’s call-up is presented as expected due to his talent and rapid rise. Cubarsí describes daily pressure at Barcelona as a motivating challenge. He says he wants to take on a leadership role by supporting teammates and using his central defender perspective to notice when help is needed. He also reflects on his debut, realizing he was allowed to keep playing and that he was finally part of the first team he had long dreamed of joining.
"There is pressure, but it is a pressure that is felt daily to always try to do things as well as possible. We are one of the best teams in the world, for me the best,"
"I like to assume the role of leader, to be the partner who helps his colleagues. The central defender sees the whole field and that already gives you some authority. You must be aware if someone needs help,"
"When you debut, you do not only debut, but you see that they continue to allow you to continue playing. Then you realise, 'I'm playing with the first Barça team!', something I have been chasing for years,"
"I'm the boy who always dreamed of wearing the Barça shirt."
Read at Barca Universal
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