Eric Garcia has revealed that his subsequent main ambition is to win the UEFA Champions League with after serving to Spain elevate the FIFA World Cup.
The 25-year-old defender, one among eight Barcelona gamers in Spain’s victorious squad, is at present having fun with a well-earned break earlier than returning for the brand new season.
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Talking to COPE (h/t ), Garcia mirrored on the World Cup triumph, praised teammate Ferran Torres and seemed forward to his aims with Barcelona.
Reward for Ferran Torres
Garcia admitted he was deeply moved by the reception the squad acquired in the course of the victory celebrations and reserved particular reward for Ferran Torres, .
Requested concerning the sports activities psychologist he shares with the Barcelona ahead, Garcia highlighted the psychological work each gamers have put in all through their careers.
Spain’s hero. (Picture by Buda Mendes/Getty Photographs)
“For higher or for worse, and I can embrace myself in that, each Ferran and I are used to surprises. Our job is to play soccer, which I feel is a privilege,” he mentioned.
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“Issues, as I’ve at all times mentioned, can go higher, they will go worse, however you at all times must be there, with the suitable perspective. And in the long run, it’s no coincidence that he scored the objective that gave us the World Cup.”
Prepared when the chance got here
Garcia additionally mirrored on making his World Cup debut within the event’s greatest match, explaining that he had remained ready all through the competitors regardless of not that includes earlier.
“I’d been making ready all month in case the chance arose, and look, it lastly got here within the last. And to win it, which was everybody’s objective. We had been all there to contribute, whether or not we performed or not,” the Barcelona defender mentioned.
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“I’d at all times advised the supervisor I used to be prepared for no matter got here my approach,” he added.
Champions League the following objective. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
The defender additionally revealed the second Spain started to imagine the trophy was inside attain, saying:
“After Enzo’s sending-off and once they took Julian off and introduced on one other defender.”
Champions League now the principle objective
Having added the World Cup to an already spectacular listing of honours, Garcia made it clear that his focus has now shifted to European success with Barcelona.
“Sure, sure. It’s clear that in the long run I can’t complain concerning the report I’ve to today. Each participant desires to win, to win titles, and that’s what we’re right here for,” he said.
Garcia additionally confirmed that he’s as a result of report again for Barcelona obligation on 12 August as preparations proceed for the brand new season.