Inigo Martinez has had a great season at Barcelona, becoming a key player alongside Pau Cubarsi. His position is surprising given the uncertainty surrounding his future last summer, but he capitalized on injuries to Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen to secure a spot in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n
Martinez admitted he felt anxious over the summer, but Hansi Flick reassured him that he would be the first choice. At 33, playing at Barcelona is challenging, and he strives to seize every opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou feel nervous because you\u2019re training without knowing if you\u2019ll be signed. It\u2019s hard not knowing where you\u2019ll be in a few weeks. When the coach expressed his trust in me, it boosted my confidence from the start,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also noted that while Barcelona\u2019s forwards revel in scoring, defenders like him have a tougher time, especially in high-pressure matches like El Clasico.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe forwards have fun, but for us at the back, it\u2019s more about survival. We need to stay alert because one mistake can lead to a goal. We only relax when we have a comfortable lead, but our focus is always on defending.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Martinez will face increased competition as both Araujo and Christensen are set to return from injury, eager to reclaim their starting spots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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