According to the Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal has fully recovered from his knee injury and will strive to secure a starting position under coach Flick in the new season.
Nineteen-year-old Bernal is about to enter his third season with Barcelona's first team. He suffered a knee injury in his first-team debut, an injury that affected his form at the beginning of last season. Now, the Berga alumnus is ready from day one, hoping to become a regular starter under Hansi Flick. "My goal is to be at my best and get as much playing time as possible to help the team," he said in an interview. Frenkie de Jong's absence may give him more opportunities in the starting lineup, and Bernal is confident in his abilities – he played 33 games and scored 5 goals last season. "I believe I have the ability to start, and everyone needs to be confident in their contribution to the team," the Catalan midfielder said.
When discussing the team's goals for the new season, Bernal stated clearly: "Our goal is the Champions League title, and it has always been that. It's a trophy that everyone desires to win, and it's the direction we strive for in our daily training."
Finally, when discussing Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup, Bernal also expressed pride in the Barcelona players' performance for the national team. He had played a friendly match with the Spanish team before their trip to the United States and ultimately witnessed their triumph from afar. "There are eight Barcelona players in the Spanish team, which shows that we have a very good team, and that's a very positive sign," he concluded.
