El Mundo Deportivo recently spoke highly of Fermín, the rising star of Spain's U23 team, praising him for his outstanding performance at this year's Olympics and pointing out that he has become an important and indispensable member of the team. In particular, Fermín's outstanding play against Japan was impressive.
In this crucial battle, Firmin not only scored twice by virtue of his individual strength, but also showed a strong advantage in physical confrontation, successfully shaking off his opponents and accomplishing two wonderful through-crotch passes. In addition, he also created a number of scoring opportunities for his teammates, and although he failed to convert them into assists in the end, his contribution undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the team's victory.
From his brief appearance in the European Cup to his unique role in the Olympic Games, Firmin has successfully adapted to different roles and tactical requirements in a short period of time. Even in his limited playing time, he was able to bring positive energy to the team with his excellent skills and positive attitude, becoming a bright landscape on the field.
Fermín's excellent performance at the Olympics has certainly boosted his status within the Barcelona squad. Although Xavi has left the team, he will still have to work hard to earn his place under new manager Flick. Especially with the imminent return of Xavi and possible reinforcements in the midfield, the competition will become even fiercer. However, Firmin is confident that he can win the trust of his coach and teammates with his strength.
The brutality of top-flight soccer cannot be overstated, but Firmin has proven his worth with his actions. From a rising star with a precarious position in the team and a market value of only 300,000 euros a year ago to a potential player whose value has soared to 30 million euros, Firmin's path of growth has been full of hardship and sweat. However, he has always maintained his love and pursuit of soccer, constantly breaking through and moving towards a higher goal.
