Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has openly shared his thoughts on rising midfielder Fermín López, and let’s just say, his early pre-season performances didn’t exactly blow the coach away.
According to reports, during the initial weeks of pre-season training, Flick was not entirely convinced by the 22-year-old’s efforts. Omo, this is getting interesting o!
From Slow Start to Goal-Scoring Brilliance
Fast forward a few weeks, and it seems López has completely flipped the script. Last weekend, during the Joan Gamper Trophy clash against Como, the youngster bagged an impressive brace that helped secure a victory for the Catalan giants.
With Dani Olmo still struggling for fitness, reports suggest Fermín is now the frontrunner to start in Barcelona’s opening La Liga fixture against Mallorca at Son Moix this Saturday.
Honestly, from “not impressed” to “key starter” in just a few weeks? Omo, that’s a mad comeback!
Flick’s Honest Pre-Match Confession
Speaking at his pre-Mallorca press conference, Flick didn’t hide his surprise at the player’s progress:
“Fermín López? He was amazing last season. During the start of this pre-season, I was not too impressed with him, but now he has improved a lot in recent weeks. He had a great game against Como.”
His words hint at a player who may have needed a wake-up call early on but has since risen to the challenge.
Key Takeaways
- Player in focus: Fermín López, 22-year-old midfielder.
- Early season verdict: Flick wasn’t impressed initially.
- Recent form: Scored two goals vs Como in Joan Gamper Trophy.
- Next match: Likely to start against Mallorca due to Olmo’s injury concerns.
