According to Daily Sport, Barcelona's coaching staff are preparing for the new season by placing 33-year-old
Inigo Martinez
Setting an example in the locker room. The experienced linebacker has earned the new head coach's attention with his dedication to practice and his outstanding leadership skills
Frick
Highly appreciated.
Since taking over Barcelona's first team on July 10, Frick has led a squad of young players from the La Masia youth academy through training. After observing on the ground, Flick has a clear picture of the players at hand. The current first-team squad includes Balde, Inigo Martinez, Peña, Romeu, Roque, Longley, Torre, Fathi, and Gavi, who is still recovering.
Inigo Martinez's performances have particularly caught Flick's attention in preparation for the new season. Despite being 33 years old, he showed great commitment to training and leadership. Frick set him up as a role model in the locker room to inspire the younger players on how to work hard. Inigo was always the first to complete the training program, enthusiastic and constantly giving advice to his younger teammates to help them grow and improve.
At the moment, Inigo Martinez and Christensen are the only available center backs in Barcelona's first team.Mika Faye of the B team could also be included in this group. Paulo Kubalsi and Erick Garcia could return after competing in the Paris Olympics, while Longley is not in the plans. Ronald Araujo, on the other hand, will require a lengthy rehabilitation before returning. With the backline short-handed, Conde could be forced to play at center back, while Hector Forte will also be elevated in importance to compete with Balde in certain side positions.
Aside from extending Cancelo's loan, Barcelona have no plans to bring in more defenders. The only rumor for midfield reinforcements is Merino, while the two main striker targets are Nico Williams and Olmo. Frick wants to build a team with character, and Inigo Martinez transmits that energy and valuable experience, and he fits in well with Frick's tactical system.
Despite Barcelona's current "financial fairness" restrictions in La Liga, Frick is hopeful that the registration of Inigo Martinez will go ahead as he is the "ace signing" in the defense. 1:1 Financial rules must be resolved before the league debut on August 17th to ensure that Inigo and the rest of the squad are ready for the new season. The issue of the 1:1 financial rule must be resolved before the league debut on August 17 to ensure that Inigo and the other players are ready for the new season.
