Iñigo Martinez, the Barcelona international player, appeared in a press conference before the team’s trip to Cyprus. The footballer reviewed the situation in Barcelona and the national team, as well as giving his point of view on the uproar that arose around a bad gesture by Lewandowski with Lamine Yamal in Barcelona – Alaves
In response to a question about Lewa’s rebuke to Lamine, Iñigo explained that “there are a thousand in every match, what happens is that he focuses on one and he becomes a scientist. Robert had already given the clarifications and I did not see them at that moment.” The Basque stressed that “the team is very united, and the relationship between “Lamine and Robert are amazing. It was a certain thing. Maybe the next person to leave would be me, but we always do it by thinking positively and not making our colleague look bad.” He added: “We are a big team and we stay away from differences that contribute little to us”
On a personal level, the defender said he feels “very good, physically. I have left the problems that prevented me from competing and now I have the opportunity. It is an honor to play these matches with the national team (Cyprus and Georgia).” One fights to compete and dreams of playing tournaments like the European Cup”
Refereeing also appeared on the scene, and the player said, “There have always been disagreements and there will be situations that look like a penalty kick or a handball to some and not to others.” His recommendation was to “leave the rulers alone.” They have a lot of pressure with a lot of fuss, although issues like hands are not as obvious. You have to trust them and allow them to do their job in the best way possible. The less pressure they have, the better they do their job. “I have full confidence in Spanish refereeing”
Iñigo spoke about the criticism and explained that he knows how to live with it as well thanks to psychological counseling. “I continue with outside help. Today it is needed. This is not just my case, there are thousands, I would say almost everyone suffers from it. There is more and more pressure and competition. A draw is not worth it in Barcelona.” “Help always comes in handy,” it’s a natural thing. “Not just for footballers, but for a lot of people”
From Xavi’s words that indicated that press criticism affects the players, Iñigo Martinez pointed out that “the criticism has always been there” and admitted that “the match is not great. We are used to winning 4-0 or 5-0, and now after that the team that plays is not “It’s okay, and the criticism comes. The team is together, it’s okay”
