Kubasi: Barcelona will still insist on high defense. It worked last year, so it will work this year too.

Hupu News on October 10th Cubasi always appears polite and calm, as if everything around him has nothing to do with him. The 18-year-old Barcelona central defender has already established himself in the Spanish national team and is expected to lead the defense of Barcelona and the Spanish national team for at least the next ten years. He has always kept his feet on the ground and maintained as normal a life as possible. Of course, he is also ambitious and competitive and knows what it takes to achieve his dreams. After losing to Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla, he accepted an interview with Mundo Deportivo. The following is the first half.

Flick said a few days ago that this national team match day is good for Barcelona players and can be a "reset"

We suffered two consecutive defeats before, which is not common, but I think this interval will bring us positive energy, and it will also help to temporarily stay away from the negative emotions of the club, and no longer dwell too much on the past. I think that's a thing of the past. We have to look to the future and we will come back with energy to give everything again.

After the defeat in Sevilla, you stood up to the media and made self-criticisms and demanded the restoration of collective oppression, starting from the front. Can you elaborate on what you mean?

Well, what made us strong and win the championship last year was unity, especially the high pressure throughout the 90 minutes. I think we're doing that this year as well, but maybe in some games it's not as effective as we expected. We have to get back to the same dynamics, positive dynamics, keep a good mentality, fight for 90 minutes and win the game.

It's a bit like the intensity that Pedri also asked for, and maybe that aspect has been missing a bit recently

Yeah, I think we've been missing that intensity. We are human beings and we cannot maintain high intensity for 40 games. But I think we have to work harder and do our best.

What conclusions did you draw from these two games?

I know it's a defeat, but as bad as it sounds, I think it can help us improve, especially in some aspects, whether it's in the Champions League or the league. If we can see the mistakes we make, they can help us accomplish great things.

You are a central defender. Defensively, many people talk about Barcelona taking a lot of risks because the defense is very advanced. Do you need to adjust it a little sometimes, or is this part of the risk Barcelona are willing to take?

This is the concept conveyed to us by the coach and the team. Last year we did what he asked and it worked great. I think we should continue to play defense high this season because if it worked last year, it will work this year. But we need to improve on some aspects, but the foundation and philosophy are already established.

Last year there was a very solid central defender pairing, Kubasi and Inigo Martinez. The situation is different this year. Do you miss Inigo's presence?

Inigo, whether on or off the field, is like a captain. He helped me a lot because he has a lot more experience than I do. But we also have excellent central defenders this year. Eric, Christensen and Araujo have all proven that they are fully capable. We all make mistakes sometimes but everyone gives their all and gives everything for this club.

You need to play as left centre-back. What impact does playing on the left have on your game?

Last year I played more on the right and left, but this year I played more on the left and I feel very comfortable. This is a position I can play and I have to help the team. If the coach wants me to play on the left, I will obey and give my best as usual. Personally, I'm definitely more comfortable playing on the right because that's my dominant foot position, but I'm fine playing on the left.

Frick also asked you to take a step forward in leadership, which is interesting because you are only 18 years old, very young, but he has already asked you to take on such a responsibility. How do you take on it?

I accept it very well, and you are at Barcelona, ​​I think we should not focus on age. If you're out there playing, you've got to improve some things. I have to improve my leadership more, even though I'm young, I can press and I can do my best, and I'm trying to do that.

What does it mean to be the leader of Barcelona's defense?

You must have the courage to help all teammates, especially have confidence in yourself.

You have mentioned many times that certain aspects need to be improved. Flick also said that some adjustments need to be made from last season. What aspects are being emphasized this year?

Everything is always about getting better, and he always gives us some advice on what we may not have done well last year and need to improve tactically this year, but I think we should continue the same style of play as last year.

On a collective level, many people say that the domestic championship should be won because it was done last year and the main goal is the Champions League. Is this additional pressure?

No, it's not pressure. You know at this club you have to win everything and that helps us give our all in every game and every event. At this club, of course you have to try and win everything and we will try. Sometimes you succeed, sometimes you don't, but you have to give 100% effort.