Barcelona defender Iñgio Martinez appeared in a press conference, to talk about tomorrow’s confrontation against Brest, in the fifth round of the Champions League.
The player said: “We will face Tomorrow is a very strong, physical opponent who is performing very well in the Champions League and wants to compete. If we lose respect for them and relax, we will pay a heavy price.”
He added: “It is a good match. To forget the two defeats The last two, against a big competitor, are beautiful and very complicated. Let’s hope that the team will show the level at which it should remain in the table.”
He added: “It was difficult for us. I can understand the defeat against Celta Vigo, because it was a match that we controlled, and because of certain positions of the team, I wasted two important points, and he hopes that Brest will apply the same formula, but Barcelona will not abandon advanced defence, it is about how we press, if we all do that, at what height. And at what intensity if the pressure is good It is difficult for them to put the balls behind our backs, but by lowering the intensity they can create danger for us. This game idea gives us more than it takes from us and we will continue the streak at the highest possible level.”
He stressed: “The pressure starts from the top, and if it is not done well at the top, we will all suffer. Overconfidence causes things in us that we saw in recent matches.”
And about not being called up to the Spanish national team: “It is completely understandable. I am 33 years old and the level of the youth is exceptional: they arrive, they play and they win.” With matches. It doesn’t seem strange to me. The coach is thinking about a younger team, and wants to give him more, and I do not feel and should not feel dissatisfied.”
He continued: “Lamine Yamal.? We know his importance, he gives us a lot, generates a lot of fear for the opponent and is vital for the team, but that does not mean that whoever comes out is not qualified. Lamin Lamin, but because we are not there, we will not win or lose. There is enough squad to win all the matches.”
He continued: “Iñaki Peña? I don’t know if he’s happy or not, because he’s so cold that I don’t know what he’s thinking… We’re happy for him. He is a great man, a stranger, but there is his work in silence. You get the opportunity and you have to take advantage of it, and it is not easy to go out and perform well at Barcelona, and this gives us a lot of peace.”
About Koparsi: “It is logical that the praise would come to him. He’s had a great two years. He really showed his potential last year and at his age, it was surprising. I started when I was twenty years old and I was already young, imagine I am 17 years old, he has very clear ideas, he wants to succeed and I have no doubt that he has many years to come here.”
He concluded: “Renew your contract? I don’t even think about it because it’s one of those things that can make you get lost and not focus on what you should be doing. I focus on what I’m doing, enjoying myself, and taking advantage of the opportunities the coach gives. It gives me to play and win tomorrow, and if (the renewal) comes, that’s good, and if it doesn’t happen, I’ll say I’ve been at Barcelona for two years.”
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