Marc Casado talks Olmo, Thiago, La Masia, preferred position – ‘The secret is to always give 100%’

Marc Casado is one of the La Masia products enjoying his breakthrough season at FC Barcelona under Hansi Flick in 2024/25.

Even though the 21-year-old midfielder made his debut under Xavi Hernandez, he never got an extended run in the team.

However, impressive performances in pre-season ensured that Casado earned a promotion to the senior setup and Marc Bernal’s injury has made him a regular starter as one of the two pivots.

In fact, this past weekend, the Spanish ace put on a fine display against Girona, showing that he can be a long-term solution for Barcelona’s pivot midfield position.

Casado happy with how things are going

Earlier today, Casado sat down for an interview with Jijantes FC, and discussed the season so far and how things are developing for himself and Barcelona under Flick.

“I am very happy with the start in La Liga. I hope that the team’s good momentum continues,” said Casado about Barcelona’s perfect start to the La Liga campaign, with the team winning each of their five games so far.

On his own breakthrough into the senior team and consolidation of the starting spot in recent weeks, Casado stressed that it was important that he took the opportunities when they came his way and gave his 100%.

“The secret is to always give 100%. It’s more likely that you’ll get opportunities and take advantage of them when they come,” he remarked.

Casado has become a regular starter under Flick. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona have seen Casado, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Bernal, Lamine Yamal, and Alejandro Balde make seamless transition from youth football to first-team football in recent years.

And Casado credits this to the way that the youngsters are brought up at La Masia, saying:

“The homegrown players… it’s something you notice. For eight years I’ve been working in the same way. You notice the fact that you’ve adapted to the philosophy. And you see that at 16/17 years…

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Author : Michel Durant

Publish date : 2024-09-17 12:53:41

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