Fermín López has become one of the key pieces at FC Barcelona and Hansi Flick is aware of his potential. At first, the coach didn't bet much on him and kept him in the background for quite some time. Fortunately for the footballer, there came a moment last season when many players weren't available.
FC Barcelona has suffered greatly due to injuries, which are always just around the corner. Fermín López knew how to seize the opportunity and ended up being one of the best in the squad. Now that he was starting, an injury is keeping him off the field longer than desired.
The role of Fermín López at FC Barcelona
Fermín López is the clear example of perseverance and that elite soccer isn't for everyone. The Spaniard was on loan at Linares and his sale was practically closed, but Xavi Hernández rescued him. The Catalan wanted to see him play before letting him go and got a pleasant surprise.
Xavi saw something in Fermín López and it has ended up proving he wasn't wrong at all. The coach decided he had to stay and over time he has become a world-class star. During this past transfer window, several big European teams showed interest in him.
Unfortunately, Fermín López suffered an injury against Getafe and his recovery is slower than desired. At the end of the match, Fermín threw himself to the ground and had to be attended to by the medical staff. Yesterday, Barça confirmed through their social media that the Spaniard will be off the field for quite some time.
FC Barcelona's medical report
Yesterday, FC Barcelona issued a medical statement with the following text: "The player Fermín López has a muscle injury in the left iliopsoas. The recovery time will be about three weeks." The fans have shown their full support on social media and have wished their player a speedy recovery.
Given this situation, it's clear that Fermín López will miss the important match against PSG. It's a shame, since he's at a great level and would've been very useful for Hansi Flick on the field. We'll have to keep a close eye on the Catalan team and Fermín so we don't miss any updates.