Each team: Frick and Deco trust Gerald Martin very much, and he will be the starter next

According to the Daily Sports Daily, Barcelona coach Frick and sports director Deco both trust Gerald Martin very much, and the Spanish left-back will start next.

On August 17 last year, Gerald Martin made his first appearance for Barcelona's first team in the game against Valencia. Since then, he has gradually become an important player for head coach Flick. Martin's performance steadily improved, eventually participating in 42 games and winning a contract extension. Now, he is wearing his idol Alba's No. 18 jersey.

Despite rumors of his possible departure in the transfer market, neither the player nor Frick had considered this option. He failed to make a debut in two league games early in the season due to his failure to register in time, but had a chance to play in the third round against Vallecano.

Frick and Deco are full of confidence in Martin. The management believes that with the competition from Barde, Martin and young player Tolentz, the left-back position has been well guaranteed. Valde will be out for three weeks with a thigh muscle injury, meaning Martin will be the starter in the next few games, including home against Valencia and first Champions League match against Newcastle.

Martin has accumulated rich experience and is very motivated to seize this new opportunity. He does not want to let Flick down on his trust. In the preseason, Frick also tried to make him the left central defender to fill the vacancy left by Inigo Martinez.