{
  "id": 1821007,
  "title": "Fermin Lopez happy to play false nine for Barcelona after Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres exits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/fermin-lopez-happy-to-play-false-nine-for-barcelona-after-robert",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fermin-lopez-happy-play-false-230000407.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UDINE, Italy - August 8, 2026 - Fermin Lopez expressed his willingness to play as a false nine for Barcelona following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres this summer. While Barcelona still seeks a new striker before the transfer window closes, it remains to be seen if they will secure one for the upcoming season. Lopez confirmed he can adapt to the false nine role, stating, \"I can adapt, yes. I have played as a false nine in the lower categories of Barça.\" He described it as a position similar to his preferred attacking midfielder role and added that he could also play wide on the left wing, but his best fit is as an attacking midfielder. When asked about who he believes will score goals for Barcelona next season, Lopez replied, \"I don’t know, but Gordon can also play as a center forward. And Dani [Olmo], Raphinha and I… If there’s any more signings, I don’t know either, but we have many players who can score goals.\" Regarding Ferran Torres' departure, Lopez expressed sadness at his loss but stated that he did not attempt to persuade him to stay. He wrote a farewell message to Torres upon his departure, wishing him the best.",
  "summary": "He has experience in the role.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}