Dominik Livakovic talks life in Barcelona, training and game-time under Flick

Dominik Livakovic, a relatively unexpected signing for Barcelona, joined the club in the summer for a modest fee of €2 million. The investment was made to prepare for Wojciech Szczesny’s future, with Livakovic quickly becoming the main alternative to Joan Garcia. Currently, Livakovic is serving with the Croatian national team and has opened up about his time at Barcelona.

Livakovic has earned 84 caps for Croatia. When asked if his limited playing time at Barcelona impacts his status in the Croatian national team, he replied, "I play for Barcelona. I'm just a young man from Zadar, and I'm very proud of that. I've already kept goal for this great club. I train and wait for my chance, and I feel like I'm in good shape."

The training at Barcelona is described as intense, with Livakovic acknowledging that it's tough due to the presence of the world's best players. He expressed his patience and willingness to wait for his opportunity to shine. So far, Livakovic has made only one appearance for Barcelona since joining, which was against Sevilla earlier in the season.

In addition to his performance at Barcelona, Livakovic has been recognized for his contributions to the Croatian national team. He was awarded the Fiery Heart trophy, which honors selfless service. Livakovic expressed his happiness about the award, stating that it comes from the fans who infuse football with passion and emotion. He emphasized his dedication to the national team's success and thanked the fans for their unwavering support, regardless of the team's performance.