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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MARCH 10: Xavi Espart of FC Barcelona in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James’ Park on March 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photograph by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Photographs) | Getty Photographs
Barcelona defender Xavi Espart has despatched out a heartfelt message to Hansi Flick after making his debut for the primary staff in midweek in opposition to Newcastle within the Champions League.
Flick has likened Espart to Germany legend Philipp Lahm and despatched him on at St James’ Park for his first style of senior soccer.
Espart says having the coach’s belief means completely every little thing to him.
“I actually wished this, but it surely doesn’t finish right here. I’ve to maintain working and hopefully extra possibilities will come,” he advised the membership’s media.
“For a younger participant like me, the coach trusting me means every little thing. I’m actually grateful to him. The truth that he trusts me helps me keep calm and never really feel a lot strain. He doesn’t ask something particular from me, simply to play the best way I understand how to play, to not put strain on myself.
“Finally if I’m calm and play my sport, every little thing will go effectively. Hopefully extra possibilities will come, however now it’s about taking it calm, carrying on coaching and dealing, and being prepared if extra possibilities come so I can make the most of them.”
There are prone to be extra possibilities within the coming weeks, as Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde are each out injured, that means we might effectively see Espart once more on Sunday in opposition to Sevilla.
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