Nico González gets 'wet' about his presence at Barça and in the national team

Nico González, one of Barça's 'jewels', is concentrated with the Spain U-21 team in the FIFA national team break. The Coruñés offered some statements to the newspaper 'MARCA', where he talks about his footballing present, the importance of his father in his career and his next title with 'La Roja' in search of sealing the pass for the European of the category.

First of all, he mentioned the reason why he could not play against Lithuania last Friday, March 25. "The other day I came down with a fever and I was quite sick on Thursday and Friday. I'm already recovering little by little. Against Slovakia I'll be safe," said the midfielder, making it clear that he will start this Tuesday.

Immediately afterwards, he was asked about his father, Fran González, one of the legends of Deportivo La Coruña. "Many people see it as difficult to manage from the outside due to the fact that I am the son of a footballer. That I have more pressure. As I have lived it since I was a child, I see it as more normal. They have asked me if I am going to be better or worse than my father since I was ten years old. It's something I get used to and I get along with it. It's a source of pride for me. I'm very proud of what my father achieved and what it meant to so many people," Nico clarified.

His present with Barça

He wanted to point out his present within Barcelona and his position within the first team. "The biggest change I've experienced was a year ago, when I started playing very well as a pivot at Barça B. That's when everything started to go much faster. I didn't imagine they would give me the opportunity. This year is flying by. One begins to play, to be a starter in several games and a first-team player. Of eight seasons in the youth teams, I have played seven as a pivot. The same in Barcelona football you have to adapt, "said the man from Coruña.

In addition, he added about the possibility of playing more advanced and which position he enjoys more. "In quotes, it's a new position because I hadn't played there, but I did have some games at Barça B. I have to adapt and I think I've done well. It's true that I also like to play later on. In the First Division I've only played inside, so it's difficult to compare them. But now I'm always playing inside and I'm very happy. If one day they need me to play in another position, I will do it".

The new 'litter' and the Sub-21

Close to finishing, he emphasized the new generation of players that are emerging both in the national team and in FC Barcelona. "It's curious that footballers of such a level and with such quality come out in a short space of time. At Barça, really, it had been a long time since so many youngsters came out together. It's a good sign. You have to bet a lot on youth. When I arrived I was playing with Ansu and Eric when I was eleven years old. Reaching the first team together is amazing," said the midfielder.

Finally, he took the opportunity to express his desire to be in the Paris Olympics and in the European Sub-21. "Playing the Olympic Games is an illusion that any player has. I would love to be able to play them and get the gold medal that was so close in Tokyo. And also the European Games, we are very excited. If we beat Slovakia we are already there", he concluded.