La Masia, Barcelona’s factory of talents, is forming a habit of churning out young talents capable of slotting into the first team at the dawn of every season.
This recent trend has helped Barcelona overcome their financial crisis, and this season, the involvement of youth players has allowed the club to suppress the severity of their injury crisis.
Out of the youngsters from the academy, Fermin Lopez has earned the most acclaimq , along with Lamine Yamal, as he proceeds to show no signs of inexperience amongst the big boys.
Fermin Lopez is indispensable to Xavi
Indeed, according to SPORT, Fermin is one of the biggest revelations of the season, and his impressive start to the season has seen him earn Xavi’s complete trust.
Although he is practically regarded as a first-team member, the Spanish midfielder still maintains a record with Barça Atletic.
The 20-year-old midfielder played one match with the reserve team on the third day against Nastic. Having received a sending-off, he has yet to feature for Rafa Marquez’s men again, with his place alongside the seniors secure.
An important asset for the present and future
Fermin’s participation on the first team has been nothing but positive. Not only is Xavi moved by his performances on the pitch; but in the dressing room behind closed doors, he is equally loved by the Blaugrana squad members.
Moving forward, Xavi aims to provide more opportunities to the youngster. After all, his exhibitions have warranted such faith.
Despite many unfortunate incidents in the final third, Fermin has already scored twice and his participation in the opposition box renders him a unique asset to behold.
Gavi’s injury is by no means the primary factor keeping the coach from having faith in him; rather, the young sensation has worked hard to advance in his career and hopes to firmly establish himself as a member of the first squad.
