{
  "id": 3182878,
  "title": "‘We trust Deco’ – Fermin Lopez talks Barcelona’s hunt for a new No. 9 after Elche win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/we-trust-deco-fermin-lopez-talks-barcelonas-hunt-for-a-new-no-9-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/trust-deco-fermin-lopez-talks-040000207.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona player Fermin Lopez has expressed confidence in Deco to make the right decision regarding the club's new No. 9 signing. Despite the season starting without a confirmed striker in the first-team, Barcelona secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Elche in their opening LaLiga match. Lopez, who scored twice during the game, highlighted the team's trust in Deco, stating that whatever decision is made will be best for the club. The Catalan forward acknowledged the challenges he faced during the summer due to injury and his absence from the World Cup but expressed his enthusiasm to regain his form for the new season. Barcelona's manager, Hansi Flick, also commented on the club's pursuit of a new striker, mentioning that he will discuss the matter with Deco again during the week.",
  "summary": "“We have many options in the squad.”",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "La Masia prodigy gains prominence in the Barcelona squad after brilliant performance vs Elche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/la-masia-prodigy-gains-prominence-in-the-barcelona-squad-after",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:40:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}