Fermin Lopez spoke before Barcelona face Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday, addressing officiating. GOAL reported that he spoke during Barcelona’s media day.
Officiating remarks
Lopez said: "We don't get involved in the referee controversy. They're happy to fuel it. We're tired of it."
Lopez said: "His rhetoric about referees and controversy is getting tiresome. We're doing things right, winning, and conveying values that represent Barca. We have to keep going in this direction."
Injury and Flick's backing
Lopez said: "The injury is behind me now, and I'm very grateful to Hansi Flick for giving me so much confidence."
GOAL said Dani Olmo is sidelined for a month following an injury sustained in Paris.
GOAL said Lopez is expected to play a vital role in Hansi Flick’s starting XI on Sunday.
Madrid players he would remove
Lopez said: "Courtois gives you a lot of points, and Mbappe makes a big difference up front, so if I had to choose, I'd take them both out."
Ballon d'Or choice
Lopez said: "Lamine Yamal, because he's the best."