Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has shared his ideas on a variety of subjects, together with his contract state of affairs, his position within the staff, and the staff’s current performances.
Talking to the media forward of Barcelona’s Champions League match in opposition to Brest, Martinez supplied insights into his mindset and the dynamics inside the squad.
Centered on the match in opposition to Brest
Martinez emphasised the significance of staying alert within the conflict in opposition to Brest, acknowledging their robust performances within the competitors.
He burdened that any lapse in focus might value Barcelona dearly and expressed the staff’s dedication to safe three factors to take care of their place on the prime of the desk.
“We could have a really powerful rival, who’s doing properly within the Champions League and needs to compete, and if we loosen up tomorrow we might pay dearly. We need to get the three factors to remain on the prime of the desk,” he started saying.
On contract renewal
Inigo Martinez is just not too nervous about his renewal. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
The skilled defender downplayed issues about his contract extension, stating he prefers to deal with his present tasks.
“I don’t even give it some thought. It’s one of many issues that may make you lose focus and never focus on what you must do. I focus by myself factor and on the day after day and benefit from the alternatives.”
For Martinez, the precedence is acting at his greatest in each recreation and taking advantage of his alternatives. Whether or not or not the membership decides to resume his contract, he’s content material together with his contributions throughout his time at Barcelona.
“If it has to come back, it would come and everybody will likely be pleased. However I deal with competing on the most. If it doesn’t come, I’ll say that I’ve been at Barça for 2 years,” he famous.
Celta Vigo draw and Flick’s anger
The two-2 draw in opposition to Celta Vigo was a irritating end result for Martinez and his teammates. Regardless of having management of the match, the staff let a win slip away.
“It was laborious to digest. It was a recreation that we had beneath management, so to talk. In sure conditions, the staff let two very important factors slip away.”
He acknowledged the frustration felt by each supervisor Hansi Flick and the gamers however recognised that such setbacks are a part of soccer. He stays centered on studying from these moments and enhancing in future matches.
“It’s regular that the supervisor, and the entire staff, felt indignant. However this stuff occur in soccer. We win and all of us lose. We let an essential alternative slip away.”
Opponents can learn Barcelona now
Inigo Martinez made an sincere admission. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
Martinez famous that opposing groups examine Barcelona carefully, notably the right way to disrupt their excessive defensive position.
“The rival watches Barça’s video games and analyses them. Greater than getting behind us, it’s how they press, in what method and once they press. In the event that they press, it’s tougher for them to catch us behind.
“The Actual recreation and the Celta recreation, once we decrease the depth… they create probabilities for us they usually can create hazard for us. They’ve caught us in just a few instances once we’ve been offside. It offers us greater than it takes away.”
He highlighted the significance of sustaining depth and positioning to minimise dangers, including that the staff should adapt to counter-pressing from rivals successfully.
“Attempting to maintain the road as far-off as attainable. There have been instances when the road shouldn’t have been to date ahead to keep away from dangers.
“We now have to proceed alongside the identical line even when quick forwards are searching for us. If we’re doing properly, it’s very troublesome for them to create probabilities for us behind.”
Dependence on Lamine Yamal
Martinez praised Yamal’s contributions to the staff, highlighting his means to push opponents’ defences again and create alternatives.
“We all know his significance, I received’t deny it. It offers us quite a bit, it pushes again the opponent’s defensive position. It generates a number of worry. He’s very important to the staff, however that may’t imply that the subsequent man who comes on isn’t going to be as much as the duty.”
Nevertheless, he additionally expressed confidence within the squad’s depth, believing different gamers are absolutely able to stepping up when wanted.
“I’ve little doubt that everybody who comes on offers 100%, or 200%. The day Lamine is just not right here and we win, we is not going to speak about it. We now have sufficient gamers to win each recreation,” he famous.
Relationship with Hansi Flick
Inigo Martinez has full help of Hansi Flick. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
Martinez mirrored on his present type, describing this season as one of the vital pleasurable of his profession.
“That is the 12 months I’m having fun with probably the most. All the pieces goes properly. You compete each recreation, you discover that the coach may be very keen on you.”
He credit Flick for instilling confidence in him from the beginning and offering alternatives to showcase his skills. This belief has allowed Martinez to play a big position inside the staff and the dressing room.
“Hansi, from the primary minute, confirmed me that he needed to see me and needed to provide me that chance. Logical for a brand new coach. I didn’t need to be bothering the boss if he didn’t belief me.”
Ideas on Inaki Pena and Cubarsi
Martinez additionally shared his ideas on a few of his teammates. He praised goalkeeper Inaki Pena for his calm manner and talent to step up when wanted.
Inigo Martinez praised Inaki Pena and Pau Cubarsi. (Photograph by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Pictures)
“He’s so chilly. I don’t know what he thinks. He’s an important man, he’s totally different, peculiar. That’s the place you see the work, and when you’ve that chance, to leap, to carry out.
“He has the total confidence of the coach, of the membership, he has been right here for a few years. He’s so calm that I don’t see him leaving his consolation zone at any time. He’s exhibiting what an important goalkeeper he’s.”
Equally, he counseled younger defender Pau Cubarsi for his distinctive maturity and potential at simply 17 years previous.
“It’s logical that he receives reward. He has had two spectacular years, exhibiting the potential he has at his age. I began once I was 20 and he’s 17.
“He reveals it each recreation, he has very clear concepts and needs to succeed. He has a few years left at Barça and I hope to see him take pleasure in it for a very long time,” he stated.
Supply: AS